Correctional Service Leads with NLe 1.2 Billion Budget Proposal for 2026

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS), the Ministry of Defence, and the Sierra Leone Police have presented their budget proposals for the 2026 fiscal year, emphasizing plans for significant recruitment and technological advancements aimed at enhancing national security. The budget presentations were made during ongoing discussions at the Ministry…

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Sierra Leone Becomes 60th Nation to Ratify Historic Marine Biodiversity Agreement

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Minister Jiwoh Abdulai represented His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio at the #UNGA80 celebrations, marking a significant milestone with the ratification of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) by over 60 countries. Sierra Leone proudly became the…

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Foreign Minister Addresses US Visa Restrictions Amid Ghana’s Ban Lift

By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba has issued a statement regarding the nation’s status amidst ongoing US visa restrictions, especially in light of Ghana’s recent announcement that similar sanctions on its citizens have been lifted. This development was confirmed earlier this week by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the…

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IMF Launches Reviews of Sierra Leone’s $248.5 Million Credit Facility

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s $248.5 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, which was approved in October 2024, accompanied by an immediate disbursement of $46.6 million. The objectives of the programme are interlinked, focusing on debt sustainability,…

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MSF Concludes Medical Operations in Bombali and Tonkolili Districts

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has officially ceased its medical operations in Bombali and Tonkolili Districts. This decision follows extensive transition planning in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The Ministry is now poised to assume full responsibility for the care of patients with…

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NDMA and NPRA Halt Unauthorized Fuel Station Construction in Malama

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in partnership with the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), has ordered Leoneco Gas Company to cease all activities related to the unauthorized construction of a fuel station located at 165 Regent Road, Malama, Lumley, Freetown. During a risk assessment conducted on September 24,…

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Statistician General Stresses Census Importance at IPDC Meeting

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Statistician General Andrew Bob Johnny, who also serves as the Chief Census Officer for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census, addressed the 7th Interparty Dialogue Committee (IPDC) meeting organized by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC). In his remarks, Johnny provided crucial updates on the ongoing census process,…

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Africell Elevates Sierra Leone’s Global Presence with Historic Times Square Campaign

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone has achieved a significant milestone as Africell becomes the first company from the nation to showcase its brand at Times Square in New York City. This groundbreaking campaign not only highlights Africell’s position as the leading telecommunications provider in Sierra Leone but also reflects its commitment to…

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