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By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  In a commendable show of their continued humanitarian support, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international medical charity, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 donated over €500,00 (five hundred Euros) worth of essential medical supplies and equipment to the Magburaka Government Hospital in Tonkolili District. The donation, presented at MSF’s warehouse on Massokoh Line in Magburaka, marks the organization’s ongoing commitment to sustaining healthcare access in the region as it prepares to conclude its operations in Tonkolili by the end of September 2025. The event was attended by key local stakeholders, including Tonkolili District Medical Officer Dr. Augustine Jimissa and Deputy Chairperson of the Tonkolili District Council, Mr. Alimamy Samuel Kamara.  MSF officials led Awoko Newspaper and other attendees on a guided tour of the donated supplies, which include over 2,000 boxes of gloves, syringes, malaria medication, dressings, injectable drugs, and...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilso  The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at 13:00 hours on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Liberia's SKD stadium has all to play for against Ethiopia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers. Sierra Leone had secured nine points from seven games (W2, D3, L2) and now hope to beat their remaining three Group A matches to finish second in their group. With the current group leaders Egypt already qualified with 19 points earned so far and few games more to wrap up the qualifies, Sierra Leone with (9points) and group A current second place team Burkina Faso with 14 points face an uneasy race to finish behind Egypt in the end of the qualifiers. Any team that finishes behind the group tooppers across across the nine groups ( A to I) will be handed a chance to compete against nine other nations for one of the four best second runners up place that will let them further take part in the continental spot for a place to next year's FIF...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Communities in Bombali District are applauding the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) for its ongoing Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) pilot project, which is already showing positive results in improving child health and vaccine uptake just four months after its launch. The SLL initiative, which began in April this year, is being rolled out in ten districts across the country. In Bombali, it targets hard-to-reach communities like Masongbo and Panlap, where it focuses on strengthening routine immunization, building trust in health systems, and supporting lactating mothers and caregivers. Local residents say the program is beginning to transform their communities and helping to rebuild trust in health. During a recent community dialogue session, Bombali Red Cross Branch Manager, Mohamed Chernor Sesay, emphasized that the project is helping bridge the gap between clinics and families who had previously been hesitant to vaccinate their children. He said: “Ma...

By: Alimamy Mamoud Larkoh, Assistant Public Relations Officer, EBKUST The Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) has successfully completed a smooth transition in leadership, as Dr. Brima Gegbeh officially passed the mantle of presidency to Mr. James Saysay Kanu. In his farewell message, Dr. Gegbeh thanked members for their unwavering support throughout his term. He emphasized the importance of remaining dedicated to the association's mission and goals, and he encouraged everyone to rally behind the new president to ensure continued progress. During his inaugural speech, Mr. Saysay Kanu expressed sincere gratitude to his predecessor, the Secretary-General, and the outgoing executive team for their meaningful contributions and lasting impact on the association. He remarked, “Today, we are proudly adding another milestone to the history of our esteemed and dynamic association, which plays a vital role in the nation’...

On a day like this several years ago, we would have been reaching out to celebrate.  Happy birthday and warmest wishes, ZeeZee. "Thank you, and I send those same heartfelt wishes to you in advance for your upcoming birthday, my friend." These words remain forever etched in my heart.  ZeeZee, you were a compassionate, encouraging, and ambitious spirit until the very end.  Even months after your passing, ZeeZee, your kindness and the remarkable work you did continue to be remembered.  You were a truly valuable and dependable sister and friend: Zainab Hannah Sankoh (Late).  Today, however, you are not here to mark another birthday.🤦  May Allah forgive any of your shortcomings and grant you eternal peace.🙏  To followers and well-wishers out there, I urge you to love others sincerely and never hesitate to do good whenever you can. May Allah continue to keep us all safe, healthy, and prosperous throughout our lives.🤲

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Here's to another year of life, growth, and achievement for Sahr James Bangah, former National Vice President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (#SLAJ), owner and managing editor of Northern Times Newspaper, and Chief Executive Officer, Voice of the North Radio.  Mr. Bangah is an experienced investigative journalist, fearless and brave advocate for press freedom, a guiding mentor, and esteemed leader, whose influence has profoundly shaped my journey as a multimedia journalist, fact-checker, and administrator.  His mentorship over the years has imparted invaluable lessons on patience, dedication, and empathy. These unique principles from his end continue to inspire me and many others. On this special day (September, 2, 2025), I extend my heartfelt wishes and prayers for your happiness and well-being, always.  Indeed, we’ve come a long way together sir, and I want the world to recognize that your quiet strength, humility, and comp...