Government Reportedly Withdraws Broadcast Frequencies of Two New Media Outlets Ahead of Launch

11 months ago

Two newly established media outlets in Sierra Leone Truth Media and G8 Media Group have reportedly had their broadcast frequencies withdrawn by the country’s regulatory authority just days before their...

Civil Society Activist Urges Stronger Media Accountability to Uphold People’s Rights in Sierra Leone

1 year ago

Civil society activist, popularly known as J Mus, has called for increased accountability within the media to better defend the rights of the people in Sierra Leone. In a recent statement, he stressed...

SLAJ Condems Alleged Police Assault on AYV Journalist Foday Fofanah

1 year ago

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has condemned the alleged assault on AYV journalist Foday Fofanah, who was reportedly attacked by armed personnel of the Sierra Leone Police on Wednesday,...

“Gross Abuse of Power” – AYV Media Condemns Police Assault on Journalist Foday Fofanah

1 year ago

The Management of AYV Media has issued a strong condemnation regarding the assault of one of their senior camera journalists, Foday Fofanah, by personnel of the Sierra Leone Police at Old Model Road Junction...

IMC Holds Hearing on Complaints Against Radio Democracy

1 year ago

The Independent Media Commission (IMC) held a formal hearing regarding complaints against Radio Democracy 98.1 FM, following controversial remarks made during the station's flagship programme, ‘Good...

Lawyer Basita Michael Responds to Keketoma Sandi Over ‘Shameful Misuse of Free Speech’ Remark

1 year ago

Lawyer Basita Michael has issued a strong statement defending her prior comments about the media and the administration of President Julius Maada Bio, following criticism from the Press Secretary of State...

2025 Elections: Mustapha M.K. Sesay Declares Candidacy for SLAJ Presidency

1 year ago

Team Mustapha for SLAJ President have publicly presented and declared support for Mustapha M. K. Sesay as their presidential aspirant for Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) 2025 elections. The...

African Parliamentary Press Network Calls on Sierra Leone Parliament to Lift Ban on Journalist Melvin Tejan Mansaray

1 year ago

The African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) has urged the Sierra Leone Parliament, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, to swiftly address the indefinite ban on parliamentary journalist,...

IMC Condemns Impersonation of Radio Bo Kiss 104.1 FM

2 years ago

The Independent Media Commission (IMC) has strongly condemned the impersonation of Radio Bo Kiss 104.1 FM following a complaint from the station about a falsified audio broadcast circulating on WhatsApp. The...

IMC Revokes Licenses of 100 Media Outlets Over Noncompliance

2 years ago

The Independent Media Commission (IMC) has revoked the licenses of approximately 100 media outlets in Sierra Leone for failing to comply with the IMC Act of 2020. The announcement was made through two...