Newspapers in Sierra Leone (16 sources)

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Newspapers and news websites in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone (Sierra Leone) is listed with 16 newspapers and news sites in this directory. The collection covers national titles, regional papers and specialist digital outlets so readers can open publisher sites directly instead of relying on a single social feed.

Media in Sierra Leone sits within the wider Africa news environment. Primary language codes recorded for this guide include en. Use category filters on this page when you need a narrower slice such as general, media, misc, national, politics.

Widely opened outlets on this page

Based on reader activity on world-newspapers.net, these sources are frequently opened from the Sierra Leone list:

  • Global Times
  • Sierra Leone News
  • Awoko
  • Sierra Leone Live
  • Sierra Leone Press
  • Cotton Tree News

How to use this country guide

Scan the full list below for mastheads you recognize, open an outlet profile for a short briefing, then continue to the official website for live articles. Neighbouring-country links and related blog essays (when available) help you compare regional coverage.

About the local press context

Press and media landscape in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone's media plays a key role in its democracy. Freetown hosts newspapers covering politics, mining and post-Ebola recovery. Leading newspapers and news outlets Awoko – Independent daily based in Freetown. Concord Times – Daily covering politics and society. Standard Times Press – Established newspaper. Sierra Leone Telegraph – Online news platform. AYV – Television and radio news. Digital news trends Online news is growing in Sierra Leone. Radio remains essential alongside emerging digital platforms.

We verify listings through editorial research and ongoing link monitoring. Counts and categories can change as outlets launch, merge or retire domains — the live list on this page is the source of truth for links.

📰 16 newspapers
📂 5 categories

Latest news from Sierra Leone

Newspapers and news websites from Sierra Leone

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    Awoko is an online news portal offering daily coverage of national and international events. It focuses on politics, social issues, and current affairs in Sierra Leone. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on technology and international news, Awoko often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone.
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    CEN (Critique Echo Network) is a news site that provides comprehensive coverage of political and social events in Sierra Leone. The platform is known for its in-depth reports and analyses. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether CEN matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
  • 6 times
    Cotton Tree News provides news and analyses on political and social affairs in Sierra Leone. The platform aims to keep citizens informed about critical issues in the country. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Cotton Tree News matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
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    Expotimes Online News delivers the latest local and international news from Sierra Leone. It covers a wide range of topics including social, political, and economic news. Alongside core reporting on technology, regional affairs and international news, Expotimes Online News often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone.
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    Global Times is an online news outlet that covers both global and local events impacting Sierra Leone. It focuses on politics, economics, and development issues affecting the country. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Global Times matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on technology, regional affairs and international news, Global Times often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
  • 4 times
    Jeune Afrique provides coverage on Sierra Leone and other African countries. It offers news, political analyses, and reports on economic and social issues across the continent. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Jeune Afrique matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on technology, Jeune Afrique often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone.
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    KTV Sierra Leone is a news website that covers current affairs in Sierra Leone. It provides political, social, and economic updates and features analyses on national issues. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether KTV Sierra Leone matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on technology, KTV Sierra Leone often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
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    Patriotic Vanguard is an online publication offering news and political analyses from Sierra Leone. It focuses on national issues such as governance, human rights, and social development. Coverage typically includes politics and public affairs and technology, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Patriotic Vanguard matches the beat they want to follow.
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    Politico is a Sierra Leonean news site dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of politics and social issues. It highlights government policies, human rights, and key national debates. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Politico matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on politics and public affairs and technology, Politico often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes politics and public affairs and technology, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
  • 5 times
    Sierra Express Media is an online news outlet that provides comprehensive coverage of local and international events. The site is known for its analysis of political, social, and economic matters in Sierra Leone. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Sierra Express Media matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs and international news, Sierra Express Media often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone.
  • 9 times
    Sierra Leone Live offers live news updates and political coverage. It provides analyses of social, economic, and political issues in Sierra Leone, keeping citizens informed. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Sierra Leone Live matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on technology, Sierra Leone Live often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
  • 11 times
    Sierra Leone News offers a range of news stories from Sierra Leone, covering politics, economics, and social issues. The site aims to inform citizens about the latest developments. Coverage typically includes daily news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Sierra Leone News matches the beat they want to follow.
  • 8 times
    Sierra Leone Press is a news site that covers political, social, and economic issues in Sierra Leone. It features in-depth reports and analyses of current national issues. Alongside core reporting on technology, Sierra Leone Press often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.
  • 3 times
    Sierra Leone Telegraph offers up-to-date news and in-depth analysis of local and international events. It is a trusted source of information for political and social issues affecting Sierra Leone. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Sierra Leone Telegraph matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on technology, regional affairs and international news, Sierra Leone Telegraph often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone.
  • 4 times
    Sierra Leone Times provides coverage of the latest national and international events. It focuses on politics, governance, and national development in Sierra Leone. Alongside core reporting on technology and international news, Sierra Leone Times often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Sierra Leone. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.
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    Standard Times Press is an online publication offering news reports and in-depth analyses on Sierra Leone’s politics and economy. It provides regular updates on local and international issues. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on technology, regional affairs and international news, Standard Times Press often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Sierra Leone. Coverage typically includes technology, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.

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