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By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Key stakeholders in the Northeast region, specifically women and Human Rights Activists, media practitioners, as well as Religious and Traditional Leaders unanimously expressed deep interest over the passing into law of the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health (SMRH) Bill. Key highlights of the bill’s provisions if passed seek to enhance access to abortion especially for unwanted pregnancies that may have emerged from rape cases, among other abnormalities encompassing women and teenagers physical and mental health considerations by way of ensuring the overall well-being of women nationwide. “As women, we’re excited to learn about efforts made by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) and its health partners for the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Bill to become law in Sierra Leone.  "The proposed law is for us women. We dearly need it based on what we’ve learned during our regional engagement with Marie Stopes Sierra Leone when it’s approv...

By: Amadu Wurie Timbo Cross section of partners at the key stakeholders meeting held at the club house in Makeni. As momentum builds for the 11th Edition of the Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon (SLM), slated for Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Bombali District, Northern Sierra Leone, representatives of the Street Child Sierra Leone on Friday wrapped up it's series of Stakeholders' dialogue to present what it expected to be the best ever SLM. Held at the Street Child Club House Bar and Restaurant in Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone, the stakeholders engagement brought together representatives from various organizations including the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, Sierra Leone Police, Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, journalists, cyclists, sports marshals, and other key stakeholders who unanimously agreed on the race routes, categories, timing, security measures, participant registration, best performers prizes among other things. Alusine Kanu, the Marathon Director of Street Child...

Guinean International and Ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby keita NK8 has been handed a suspended by his German side SV Werder Bremen for reportedly refusing to travel and play after he found out he wasn't part of the team's starting xi for their match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen . In his absence from the squad, Bayer 04 Leverkusen Thailand Fanclub eventually beat his side 5-0 to clinch thier first Bundesliga title in 120 years since the club was established. In addition to his suspension that will elaspe at the end of the season, the former Liverpool FC man, Naby Deco Keïta will be excluded from the team's training with him also been handed a "substantial fine" by the club. According to Clemens Fritz, who's football Director at Werder, they "won't tolerate Naby's behaviour." "He let his team down in a time of difficulty surrounding our recent run of form and squad availability and put his own interests above those of the team,...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Almost two decades since the 25 rooms’ female hostel was opened for residual students use at the University of Makeni (UniMak) Sylvanus Koroma Campus at Yoni in Bombali District Northern Sierra Leone, a Monday evening fire disaster rocked the facility damaging properties worth thousands of Leones as well as displacing residents of the hostels. So what’s next at the campus’s sole female student hostels? How did the fire start? One of the victims, mostly affected by the Monday fire disaster is Mrs. Mary Marie Kapotho Kamara, the Hostels Matron who’s quarter was burnt down to ashes. She told AWE-Media Sierra Leone that she was just arriving at the hostels by 6:00 PM from buying some cooking items from Makeni city and was busy preparing food when she heard the female students rejoicing over the coming of electricity on the evening when she ventured entering into her room and saw a flash fire. It was past 7:00 PM at that point and I was extremely shocked and had...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Despite his side sitting at the rock bottom of the 2023/24 Leone Rock Premier League with 15 points from 19 league games, Abdulrahman Turay, Head coach of Kholifa Stars has revealed they’ll be seeking revenge against Bo Rangers in their match day-20 clash. Coach Turay who joined the Magburaka based club in February with the primary task to save them from relegation has disclosed his sole aim in the match underway later today on Bo Rangers home soil, is to seek revenge of their last 1-0 home loss to the league holders and current table toppers. “This match is very important to us and at this point in time every point matters to us which is why I’ve told the players to give their best against Bo Rangers to at all cost avoid a defeat,” he noted. The former Wusum Stars coach furthered that he’s aware his fans are thirsty for a win but he’s appealing for their continued support and encouragement to the players. Asked if he’s under pressure leading to the match...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Forward Fleance Jumu “Balo” Kamara who joined Wusum Stars Football Club of Bombali District in February netted his new club’s first in their 2-0 home win over Luawa Football Club when he opened his season’s goal account in the on-going 2023/24 Leone Rock Premier League. Kamara who marked his third appearance for Wusum Stars in their match day-20 clash found the back of the net from close range through a long range assist from Abdul Bangura. “My first goal is so important to me not only because it a positive signal to me that I’m gradually finding my place in my new club’s just seven weeks after I joined them but because it was also my first win with Wusum Stars,” Kamara highlighted promising that his opener will be his of many for the Northern Rock. The vital weekend win over “The Cacao Boys” extends Wusum Stars dominance over them this season having grabbed six points from their double headers with a 2-1 and 2-0 away and home win. “The Northern Rock” wh...

Welcome Remarks by the SLAJ President, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, at the Annual SLAJ Iftar Program 2024 at Radisson Blu, Aberdeen, Freetown Date: Friday, 29th March 2024:  Ladies and gentlemen, Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, It is with great pleasure and humility that I welcome each and every one of you to this auspicious Iftar gathering, as we come together to break bread and share in the spirit of unity, compassion, and solidarity during this blessed month of Ramadan. This evening, we gather not only to nourish our bodies but also to nourish our souls, and by extension the body and soul of our beloved nation, with the essence of peace and harmony.  Our theme for this year’s Iftar program, "Promoting Peace and National Cohesion," resonates deeply in the hearts of every one of us present here. In this country particularly, and the world in general, where division seems to be on the rise and becoming alarmingly toxic, it is more crucial than ever to reinforce the b...

​ By: Alusine Rehme Wilson     Hawa Dauda, the spokesperson and Media Representative of the Sierra Leone Female Premier League Board has shared with AWE-Media Sierra Leone that week 13 matches in the 2023/24 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League will resume today across six venues nationwide where teams will continue to mourn the tragic passing of Iconic Ex-Leone Stars defender and Ports Authority coach Lamin Bangura: ( https://arwilsonsentertainment.blogspot.com/2024/03/sierra-leone-football-family-mourns.html?fbclid=IwAR1emIdGJQfrkgcy5LrNlI_HhZrbmPsn45UNuOduM3BJuz-LTR5SEFZsLEc_aem_AepqCO48HfA9Ek4sIVmRFzQCWcf0lhkJzbhif9U3KYxCwTDOnGGDt4PWobiL2FbEioo&m=1 ). “Every follower of the Women’s will recall that matches were due to take place on weekends but for the first time this season six league games will be played simultaneously in a working day in memory of Ports Authority’s late coach, a legend in our nation’s football who lost his life while in active service,” Dauda explain...