By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter President Julius Maada Bio has unveiled a robust strategy aimed at intensifying Sierra Leone’s fight against the illicit drug known as Kush, announcing five key directives focused on prevention, enforcement, and justice. In a national address, President Bio emphasized his government’s commitment to addressing the growing threats posed by Kush…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Freetown, October 31, 2025 – In a robust crackdown on illicit drug activities in the Western Urban District, the Congo Cross Police Division has successfully executed a series of raids, resulting in significant arrests and the seizure of over 800 wraps of suspected narcotics. The operations, led by Chief Superintendent…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Freetown, November 1, 2025 – Sierra Leone has officially taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for November 2025, marking its second term since rejoining the Council as a non-permanent member after a 53-year hiatus. The country succeeds the Russian Federation and will oversee the 15-member…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Residents of the Congo Cross community in Freetown are urgently calling on the government and development partners to establish a healthcare center and recreational facilities, citing an alarming rise in health-related deaths and inadequate access to essential services. In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, community leaders voiced their…
Funeral Announcement The death is announced of Ali Yassin Junior, who passed away on 23rd October 2025 (1967–2025). Funeral arrangements are as follows: May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
The Vandi Family deeply regrets to announce the passing of their beloved daughter, Miss Fatmata Vandi, who peacefully departed this life on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, at the age of 30 years. This sad news is being shared with family members, relatives, friends, and loved ones both at home and abroad. Funeral Arrangements for the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope During an official visit to the United Kingdom, S/L’s Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Mr. Amara Kallon, met with Ms. Kate Foster OBE, Director for Africa at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The meeting aimed to deepen cooperation on public service reforms and explore…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, took center stage at the International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media in Paris, where he shared the country’s significant strides in media freedom alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and other global leaders. Co-hosted by Presidents Macron and…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Madam Musayeroh Barrie, the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has been awarded the Africa Women Leadership Impact Award at the launch of the Africa Women Summit UK in London. The event convened leaders, diplomats, and women changemakers from across Africa and the diaspora to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope State House, Freetown, Thursday, 30 October 2025 – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at combating the escalating Kush epidemic in Sierra Leone. This announcement took place during a high-level meeting with stakeholders at State House, where the one-year report from the…
