By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.SFREETOWN, 21 April 2026 The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has launched a simplified, child-friendly version of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, in a bid to make the law accessible to young people and bolster national efforts to end early marriage. The launch took place at Brookfields Hotel…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.SFREETOWN, 21 April 2026 Sierra Leone’s Parliament on Tuesday ratified an amendment to the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) Constitution, in a move officials say will strengthen the country’s aviation sector and align it with continental best practices. The ratification, approved during a sitting of the House of Parliament, adopts the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.SHONG KONG, 21 April 2026 Hong Kong authorities have charged a 36-year-old woman from Sierra Leone with drug trafficking after customs officers found an estimated 3 kilograms of suspected cocaine hidden in her luggage at Hong Kong International Airport. The seizure was made on 13 April during a routine inspection by…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.SWASHINGTON, D.C., 21 April 2026 The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has praised Sierra Leone’s implementation of its Compact program, describing the country’s performance as a “success story” during high-level talks in Washington. Acting Managing Director of the Department of Compact Operations, Carrie Monahan, told the meeting she was satisfied with key…
Inna Lillahi Wa inna ilayhi Rajioun It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our brother Chernor M Jalloh.Who passed away on 17th April 2026, This sad event happened in Bo Town, immediately after Jumaah Prayers. Funeral details: Janaza Prayers will be held at the Sosso Mosque Opposite Ahmadiyya Mosque on Maheiboima…
It is with great sadness in our hearts we regret to announce the death of our beloved brother Mr Abdul Jalloh.Who passed away today 18th April, 2026.He is survived by his son Aziz Jalloh in Freetown. He has already been buried this afternoon at 4PM at the Jorkie Bridge Fullah Mosque and burial at the…
Obituary Announcement for Mrs. Sia Massah Kamara With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mrs. Sia Massah Kamara, who departed this life on April 17th, 2026 in Bo District at the age of 39. Sia was born in Gandorhun Town, Gbane Chiefdom, Kono District, to Mr. Kai Moiwo and…
In loving memory of our beloved Father, Grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Mr Samuel Farama Kanu (Popay), who died on 8th April, 2026.Age: 75 years.He has already been buried on the same date of death.Sympathizers may visit the family at Kondie Farm, Lumley Freetown.May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.Ameen.
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily ScopePujehun, April 20, 2026 The Government of Sierra Leone will commission the Bandajuma-Pujehun road this weekend, ending more than two decades of delays on a key southern corridor. Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh said the 25.24-kilometre project became an immediate priority after his swearing-in, following a direct instruction from President Julius…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily ScopeFreetown, April 18, 2026 Foreign nationals working without valid permits in Sierra Leone and the businesses that hire them now face a $5,000 fine as the government ends its immigration grace period and moves to full enforcement. Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security Mohamed Rahman Swaray announced the directive on…
