Lawyer Basita Michael has raised significant concerns about the state of media in Sierra Leone, claiming that it operates under a regime that is unopposed and unhindered. In a recent post on her X page,...
The SLAJ Annual National Media Awards 2024/25 took place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown. The event brought together journalists, media professionals, and stakeholders to...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has recognized 11 distinguished Sierra Leoneans with Presidential Distinction Awards at its 2024/25 media awards ceremony held at Bintumani Hotel in Freetown. According...
Sierra Leone’s Parliament has passed a new anti-terrorism bill that could lead to long prison sentences for journalists and limit access to information if signed into law. The bill was approved on...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has intervened in the staff protest at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) to promote dialogue and reduce tensions among all parties involved. On...
The Board of Trustees of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has released a statement accusing the Director General (DG) of serious misconduct, including misuse of public funds, misleading...
The Guild of Newspaper Editors in Sierra Leone has issued a strong condemnation of a violent assault on Prince Christopher Kamara, Editor of the Open Space Newspaper, reportedly carried out by staff members...
The father of Patrick Kamara, a child found dead at the Pentecostal Primary School, is demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his son's death. He believes this is necessary...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) have formally appealed to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Alpha Sesay, to grant access...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has warmly welcomed the country’s upward movement in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, describing it as a significant milestone in the nation’s...
