ECOWAS court orders police to compensate student
Mohamed Morlu has been awarded $25,000 as compensation for injuries he sustained during a police crackdown on demonstrating students in March 2017.
Journalists’ trade union pushing for press freedom in Sierra Leone
In its assessment of Sierra Leone’s media freedom landscape, the Media Foundation for West Africa zones in on the legal framework – in particular the passing of the contentious Cyber Security and Crimes Act and the continued absence of a data protection law.
Sierra Leone authorities fine and suspend Star broadcasters
Privately owned Star radio and Star TV are temporarily taken off air by Sierra Leone’s broadcasting regulator for what majority shareholder believes are political reasons.
Sierra Leone stakeholders launch document on impunity and the safety of journalists
The disturbing range of violations in Sierra Leone propels media stakeholders and government into drawing up the Comprehensive Framework on the Protection of Journalists.
13 promising young journalists make it to MFWA Felllowship programme
13 Fellows from Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia have been selected for the 2022 Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship programme.
Sierra Leone parliament investigates attack on journalist
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists engages the Clerk of Parliament over the assault on journalist Abdulai Gbla by a member of parliament.
Sierra Leone journalist jailed over forwarded WhatsApp message
Journalist Sorie Saio Sesay could face cybercrime charges for sharing a comment in a WhatsApp group alleging police were responsible for the death of a motorbike rider.
Protestors turn on journalist in Sierra Leone
Journalist Alusine Antha is assaulted by several Sierra Leonian protestors whilst covering a volatile meeting over a land dispute.
Sierra Leone’s media and security agencies sign MOU
Departing from the frosty relationship of the past, media stakeholders in Sierra Leone engage with security agencies to foster ties that ensure the safety of journalists.
Namibia and Sierra Leone’s digital rights record under scrutiny during UPR process
Crucial UN Universal Periodic Review of Namibia and Sierra Leone puts spotlight on both countries’ digital and human rights records.
Journalist Mahmud Tim Kargbo arrested for “annoying” police official
The journalist has been charged for sharing what has been termed “insulting” and “scurrilous” information about Sierra Leone’s assistant inspector-general of police on social media platforms.
Sierra Leone’s parliament repeals criminal libel law that threatens free speech
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has signed the amended Public Order Act 1965, which effectively repeals the 55-year-old seditious libel section that criminalised free speech.
MFWA sets up digital literacy and advocacy training programme on women’s rights
The MFWA embarks on a programme to enhance the digital literacy of women and training around advocacy for women’s online rights in Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
In major victory for the media Sierra Leone repeals sedition legislation
Sierra Leone’s Parliament has repealed an outdated and repressive 1965 law that criminalised libel and sedition.