By Michaella Faith Wright     Media professionals and civil society actors are calling on the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) to maintain its role as an impartial guardian of press freedom, urging the body to steer clear of political biases and factual inaccuracies that threaten its credibility. FREETOWN

By Josephine Sesay   The rainy season is here again, and so is the familiar sense of dread. But let’s be honest: the rain isn’t the real problem. We are. Every year, we act surprised when floodwaters swallow our roads, creep into our homes, and wash away businesses. Last year

By Josephine Sesay     In every society, children are considered the future. They are meant to grow up in a world that nurtures them, protects them, and gives them the tools to thrive. But today, in this country, that promise is slipping away. Broad daylight used to mean safety.

Curbing Inadequacies in the Media Space By Sheku Putka Kamara   When I was a BA 2 student (2011/12) at our then Mass Comm. Dpt., now Faculty of Communication, FBC, Dr. Francis Sowa Esq. taught us that the duty of a journalist is to get the facts right. He had

By: Fatmata Binta Bah   The transition from academic life to a professional world marks a significant juncture for young graduates, equipped with fresh knowledge and aspirations, they step into a dynamic and often competitive job market. This landscape presents a unique blend of opportunities and challenges, shaped by technological

By Emma Black     In a major setback to the decades-long quest for an HIV vaccine, the U.S. National institute of Allergy and infectious diseases (NIAID) on May 30, 2025 has announced it will not renew funding for two major HIV vaccine consortia when their current grants expire in