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Association of Journalists

Our aim includes the development of Journalism practice in Sierra Leone, promoting the enduring trust in our profession as guardians of the fourth estate. Read More
Our
Mission

To defend freedom of the media, freedom of expression and information, uphold the ethics of journalism and exemplary standards of professional practice. Read More
Our
Vision

To have efficient and effective media institutions that will serve as powerful forces for the betterment of the nation through the dissemination of accurate and objective information, a constant quest for improved standards and techniques of journalism, and work towards the attainment of media self-regulation in Sierra Leone. Read More

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Do you support Article 18 of the proposed IMC Media Code of Practice?

December 10, 2017

News & Articles SLAJ Online

Promoting democratic and political processesPromoting democratic and political processesPolitical Reporting – training and monitoring

Journalists selected from across the country receive training on political reporting ahead of the March 2018 General Elections In 2012, the Government of Sierra Leone invited an observer mission from the European Union to monitor and observe the 17 November…

December 10, 2017

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President Koroma is a big disappointment to press freedom - SLAJ SecPresident Koroma is a big disappointment to press freedom - SLAJ Sec

NASRALLA: more freedom brings responsibility The Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, has said that President Ernest Bai Koroma has disappointed the media on press freedom in the country.

June 05, 2017

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SLAJ remembers Olu Gordon with public lecture

SLAJ celebrated 46th Birthday on June 5th 2017 with a public lecture dubbed: ‘The Olu Gordon Memorial Lecture’ in respect of one of the Association’s most respected senior colleagues: Richie Awoonor Olu Gordon, at the Harry Yansaneh Hall, SLAJ Headquarters,…

May 25, 2017

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NATIONAL DIALOGUE SERIES 4: Wetin mek we de pay tax? Part 2

The National Dialogue Series continued on Thursday, 11th May 2017 with the topic: ‘Wetin mek we de pay tax? (Why do we pay tax?)’ live on Africa Young Voices Television and simulcast on the Independent Radio Network across Sierra Leone. This is the fourth in…