By Mariama Bundu The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has pledged to strengthen gender equality in the media following the launch of a Gender Audit Report by BBC Media Action in collaboration with the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) at Country Lodge, Freetown. Speaking at the event, SLAJ Secretary General Edward Fara Marah said…
By Mariama Bundu The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) marked International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating the achievements and resilience of women and girls across Sierra Leone, while highlighting the need for continued action on gender equality. In a statement, SLAJ President Alhaji Manika Kamara said this year’s global theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For…
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in partnership with the European Union and funded through International IDEA, has concluded a nationwide training for journalists on conflict sensitive reporting around the Tripartite Process and its recommendations. The training, implemented under a consortium comprising the Independent Radio Network (IRN) and Talking Drum Studio (TDS) as lead…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Alhaji Manika Kamara, has called for unity, professionalism and the protection of press freedom as Sierra Leone enters the New Year 2026. In his New Year message, the SLAJ President extended season’s greetings to journalists across the country, media partners and the…
By Mohamed Kamara The National Executive of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) on Thursday, 13th November 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Indian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Baisnab Charan Pradhan, as part of the Association’s engagement with diplomatic partners. Welcoming the delegation, Ambassador Pradhan commended the media in Sierra…
SLAJ President Alhaji Manika Kamara By Mohamed Kamara The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has called for stronger protection of journalists and an end to impunity for crimes committed against them, as the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. In a statement, SLAJ honoured the courage of journalists…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Alhaji Manika Kamara, has called on journalists to go beyond public relations and tell real, impactful stories as the 2025 European Union and Government of Sierra Leone Bus Tour was officially launched.
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has opened a new chapter in Sierra Leone-Cuba relations following a high-level meeting with the Cuban Ambassador at the Cuban Embassy in Freetown on Monday.The SLAJ delegation, led by President Alhaji Manika Kamara and accompanied by Immediate Past President and ex-officio Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, engaged in wide-ranging discussions…
