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By Mabinty Kamara 

The Forum of African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has announced an essay writing competition designed to showcase the impact of decades of efforts on the promotion of women's issues in Africa.

Anyone can submit an entry explaining their experience in promoting efforts in powering women and girls. Beneficiaries too are eligible to partake in the competition which is open to six of over 30 countries where FAWE operates.

By Mabinty M. Kamara 

The Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) has admitted that wastes from its production facility pose health risk to nearby communities and hopes to minimize this risk after what it says is a 2.2 Million Euros investment it has made in the area over the last year.

The management of the leading brewer of alcoholic drinks in the country is also looking forward to limiting environmental hazards caused by used bottles of its products through maintaining its bottle recycling programme.

By Mabinty Magdalene Kamara

Businessman and philanthropist, Dr Adonis Abboud, has described the women folks as important instruments of social change if given the opportunity. He also said if society is to be transformed women should be given their rightful place in terms of contribution to its development.

By Kemo Cham

The government and the United Nations have signed an agreement establishing the Sierra Leone Ebola Recovery Fund (SLERF), paving the way for the creation of an account to fund the country`s post-Ebola development plan.

Finance and Economic Development Minister Dr Kaifala Marah signed on behalf of the government, alongside Dr Gabriel Rugalema, Country Representative of the Food and Agricultural Organisation, who also doubles as the head of the UN system in the country.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

The latest survey of Afro Barometer has revealed that Sierra Leoneans have less trust in public institutions, including the presidency, than they had in 2012.

The report, launched on Wednesday, 16 December, also revealed a reduction in popularity of President Ernest Bai Koroma and his governing All Peoples Congress, APC.

By Kemo Cham

Barely two weeks after its enactment, Sierra Leone’s new Abortion Act, has met with a major stumbling block after religious bodies warned the president against signing it into law.

Politico learnt that the influential Inter Religious Council (IRC) has asked President Ernest Bai Koroma not to sign it.

The ‘Safe Abortion Act 2015’ was passed by parliament on Tuesday December 8, about five years since campaigners began lobbying for a reform of the current law in existence since 1861.

By Kemo Cham

Sierra Leone risks losing much needed funding for its malnutrition programme because of corruption and illegal sale of therapeutic foods meant for malnourished children, a health official warned on Wednesday.