Sierra Leone's former Gender and Social Welfare Minister, Sylvia Blyden, has spoken out to clarify misconceptions surrounding the arrest and work of Dutch journalist, Sophie van Leeuwen. On January...
In a troubling turn of events, the Sierra Leone Police have confirmed that the personal belongings of Dutch journalist Sophie Van Leeuwen are still under their scrutiny, raising concerns about press freedom...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) issued a press release on Friday, February 14, 2024, reminding all foreign journalists planning to work in Sierra Leone of the importance of notifying...
Dutch journalist Sophie van Leeuwen has been questioned for a second consecutive day by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) at the Criminal Investigations Department headquarters in Freetown. The SLP has stated...
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,...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) met today with the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., to discuss the inclusion of a standalone chapter on media freedom and freedom...
The funeral arrangements for the late Samuel Brima Mattia, a respected journalist and beloved colleague who was brutally murdered by the station manager of VOPADRadio96.5FM, have been announced in coordination...
The leadership of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) on Monday, 20th January 2025, engaged the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Solomon Segepoh Thomas, regarding the ban imposed on journalist...
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the tragic killing of journalist Samuel Brima Mattia, following a visit by a delegation from the Sierra Leone Association...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the brutal killing of Samuel Brima Mattia, a former reporter for VOPAD Radio 96.5 FM and a dedicated member...
