OBITUARY The death is announced of our beloved brother, and friend Franklyn Bangura.Age: 27 years old.Which sad event occurred on Tuesday 12th May 2026, at the Connaught Hospital. Franklyn was a proud member of the Prince of Wales School Class of 2018. He was a compassionate, humble, and helpful colleague whose kindness and friendship touched…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT The general public is informed of the passing of Joseph Samba Keifala, fondly known as J.S Keifala, former Mayor of Kenema City. He died on Saturday, 18th April 2026, at the Choirtham Hospital, Freetown. Funeral activities are scheduled as follows: Thursday 14th May 2026- Laying out at his residence, Kissy Dockyard, Freetown. Friday…
The sudden death is reported of Mr Swaibu Dumbuya commonly called as Kotor Swaibu.Formally of Devil hole community.He passed away on 13th May, 2026.Age: 67 years old. Burial arrangements will be communicated in due course.Sympathizers may call on 076222847.May Allah grant him Al Jannah.
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone has updated civil society groups on steps taken to implement electoral reforms and strengthen democratic accountability. At a meeting this week, ECSL met with CSOs working on governance, accountability, women’s empowerment, persons with disabilities, and youth development. The discussions centered on the Commission’s role…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Information and Civic Education has committed to deepening its partnership with the World Health Organization to strengthen public health messaging and community outreach. The pledge came during a meeting in Freetown between Information Minister Chernor Abdulai Bah and WHO Country Representative Dr. George F. Ameh. Talks…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope The Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu has told new police recruits that discipline and professionalism are non-negotiable as they prepare for national service. Speaking Thursday at the Advanced Public Order Training School in Samu, Kambia District, Sellu said policing is a full-time career demanding commitment and sacrifice, not…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Women seeking maternity and fistula care in northern Sierra Leone now have access to improved facilities following the handover of rehabilitated wards at Makeni Regional Hospital. The project, funded by the United Nations Population Fund and the Embassy of Iceland, was officially handed over Tuesday. Health officials, hospital management, and…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security hosted a delegation from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa on Tuesday to advance discussions under the Vienna Roundtable framework. The meeting focused on a package of priority projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure and expanding economic…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope A fire tore through Kamayama in Lumley on Wednesday, destroying multiple homes and leaving several families without shelter in western Freetown. Eyewitnesses at the scene told Africa Young Voices that the blaze may have started from an electrical fault linked to power lines operated by the Electricity Distribution and Supply…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Sierra Leone has opened five rehabilitation centres across the country in the last two years as part of its response to rising substance abuse, the National Task Force on Drug and Substance Abuse said Tuesday. Speaking at the weekly government press briefing at the Miatta Civic Center, Ansumana Kanneh, Pillar…
