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About SLAJ

Our history, constitutional mission, leadership and regional presence.

Since 1971

History of SLAJ

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists was founded on 5 June 1971. It works to protect press freedom, promote ethical journalism and advance the interests of journalists.

Constitution & Objectives

Freedom of expression, professional ethics, members’ welfare, public-interest journalism and cooperation are central themes of SLAJ’s work.

The exact constitutional objectives A–E must be inserted verbatim from the approved SLAJ Constitution before publication.

National Executive Leadership

SLAJ President

Alhaji Manika Kamara

National President

alhajimanika2@gmail.com

+232 76 814217

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Edward Fara Marrah

National Secretary-General

edwardmarah1980@gmail.com

+232 76 671754

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Additional Executive Members

Names and profiles to be supplied by SLAJ.

Regional Offices

North • Makeni

Fatmata Simbay
18 Teko Road, Makeni City, Bombali District
+232 76 655827

South • Bo

Abu-Bakarr Mustapha
8 Prince Williams Street, Bo City
+232 76 449051
slajsouth18@gmail.com

East • Kenema

Philip Koroma
Maada Bio Street, Kenema City
+232 78 280991

North-West

Leadership and contact information to be supplied.