We are happy to be joined by IFPIM's Director for Africa & the Middle East, Makmid Kamara, as we begin outreach engagements on the operations of National Fund for Public Interest Media (NAFPIM). German Embassy Freetown SLAJ Salone

World Press Freedom Day 2024 #WorldPressFreedomDay #WPFD2024 #PressFreedom USEmbassyFreetown UK in Sierra Leone 🇬🇧🇸🇱 EU in Sierra Leone Ireland in Sierra Leone THE MEDIA REFORM COORDINATING GROUP (MRCG-SL) IFJ IFJ Africa Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone Chernor Bah SLAJ Salone Kelvin X Lewis Umaru Fofana

MY NEW LOOKS I went to the salon this evening to 'Sengeh' my locks in anticipation of my own upcoming marathon: life after the SLAJ Presidency but the hairstylists at SINATO say 'No our Prezo; let's just redesign it for you. You have growing hair. It's your strength.'

I had a very interractive guest lecture with journalism students Limkokwing Sierra Leone who are excited about a successful career after Uni. I urged them to find their niche & specialize, & always carry the Uni's mantra of CREATIVITY & INNOVATION with them.

In Kenya I held a productive meeting with renowned journalist & debate moderator Linus Kaikai & debate specialist Mercelline Maroma on the future of political debates in Africa & the need to work together & collaborate to develop a culture of debate in our respective countries.

THE CYBER LAW & FREE EXPRESSION IN SALONE Lawyer Joy Precious Bayoh's recent case continues to justify our initial fears about the Cyber Security and Crime law. Read more: facebook.com/share/p/3ckSFa…

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We are excited to welcome another critical player into our family: the #SierraLeone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA). The more, the merrier; towards a common goal. Thank you, Stanley Bangura & team, for working tirelessly on this. Thank you Chernor Bah for the keynote & launch.

Proud & happy to join our oldest affiliate body, Sports Writers Association of #SierraLeone, launch its 50th Anniversary today. It's golden milestone; a time to reflect, pay tributes, celebrate & chart the way forward. Congratulations SWASAL! SLAJ Salone

Congratulations, YEANOR E. KABIA, on your election as President of Reporters Union (SLRU). You’ve made history as the first female president of the SLRU. We look forward to meeting with the new team to start delivering on the mandate of reporters in Sierra Leone.

We continue to support the women of #SierraLeone to achieve their dream of an EQUITABLE society. 'The new Constitution of SL MUST have the FACE of a WOMAN'. Campaign for Good Governance Sierra Leone 50/50 Group Sierra Leone SEND SierraLeone Ireland in Sierra Leone Trócaire Ministry Of Gender and Children's Affairs Eastina Taylor Millicent Kargbo

During an insightful interview with #RadioDemocracy, the 🇪🇺 Ambassador discussed the #EU's partnership with 🇸🇱, including #iVerify. Together, we r fighting #misinformation to provide factual information to the public. UNDP in Sierra Leone EU in Sierra Leone SLAJ Salone UNDP Digital

He calls me Chief Journalist & I call him the man with the yellow tie. It was an honour & privilege working with you & #TeamEU to promote press freedom in #SierraLeone. Best wishes, Amb Muller, in your new assignment. EU in Sierra Leone

At the 11th hour, we found time to briefly meet @ Mango Peak to say thank you & farewell to BHC Lisa Chesney. We are grateful for the UK's support to the media. Your versatility is awe-inspiring. Best wishes in your new assignment in UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬. UK in Sierra Leone 🇬🇧🇸🇱