By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope FREETOWN, September 24, 2025 — In a significant case of deception, two Indian nationals were presented before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 today, facing serious charges linked to financial fraud involving prominent members of Sierra Leone’s judiciary. The accused, Prakash Ramrakhyans and Sindhi Chamantall, stand…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope In a daring move that has ignited a fierce debate over national priorities, the National Council for Civic Education and Democracy (NaCCED) has proposed a staggering budget request of NLE 26 million for the upcoming fiscal year—more than NLE 23 million above its official spending ceiling. This ambitious proposal was…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a strategic push to elevate civic engagement and transparency, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) has submitted a proposed budget of NLE 92.2 million for the 2026 fiscal year. This proposal significantly surpasses the government-approved limit of SLE 81 million, exceeding it by NLE 11 million….
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope FREETOWN, September 24, 2025 — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance anti-corruption efforts in Sierra Leone. This collaboration was discussed during a high-level meeting with UNDP Resident Representative Fredrick Hans Ampiah, held at the UNDP Conference Room in…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope New York, USA, September 24, 2025 — Sierra Leone has marked a significant achievement with the official endorsement of its USD 2.2 billion Mission 300 Energy Compact, heralded as the largest infrastructure development initiative in the country’s history. The announcement was made during the Bloomberg Global Forum 2025, with backing…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S.Freetown, 22 September 2025 Nabeela Farida Tunis, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has received prestigious accolades, being named Africa’s Best Minister of Tourism and recognized among the Top 100 Travel and Tourism Personalities on the continent. These honors were presented at the 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market held…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S.Bintumani Conference Hall, Aberdeen, Freetown – Monday, 22 September 2025 Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, delivered a keynote address at the national commemoration of the International Day of Peace, organized by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion under the theme “Act Now for a…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S.Freetown, 23 September 2025 The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has conducted a validation workshop for a baseline study focused on its Family Support Unit (FSU), aimed at enhancing the unit’s capacity to combat sexual and gender-based violence. The event was held at the Police Wives Association Multi-Purpose Hall in Kingtom. In…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone has been ranked as the second lowest country in the world in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report from the United Nations Development Programme. With a score of 0.457, the nation exemplifies the profound challenges of poverty, instability, and limited quality of life that plague many African…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S.United Nations Headquarters, New York, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 President Julius Maada Bio delivered a keynote address at the Annual g7+ High-Level Summit, coinciding with the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where he celebrated Sierra Leone’s decade-long leadership of the coalition of fragile and conflict-affected states. Reflecting on the nation’s transformation,…
