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Sierra Leone
Communications
Communications
Sierra Leone
Telephone
Country code: 232.
Mobile Telephone
Coverage limited to Freetown and environs.
Internet
Public access outlets are increasingly popping up, especially in Freetown where access is also available through the British Council.
Post
Airmail to Western Europe takes about five days.
Media
Media freedom in Sierra Leone is limited, especially when it comes to reporting corruption; Broadcasters face many challenges, such as unreliable electricity supplies, a shortage of funds and a lack of advertising revenue. The UN Mission in Sierra Leone (Unmasil) operates some radio services, broadcasting news of UN activities and human rights information, as well as music and news.
Press
• Newspapers include Awoko, The Democrat and Concord Times.
TV
• Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service (SLBS) is a terrestrial network with limited coverage.
• ABC TV is private.
Radio
• Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service (SLBS) is the national broadcaster.
• Private stations include Kiss FM and SKYY FM.
• FM relays of BBC World Service and Radio France Internationale are on the air in Freetown.
Telephone
Country code: 232.
Mobile Telephone
Coverage limited to Freetown and environs.
Internet
Public access outlets are increasingly popping up, especially in Freetown where access is also available through the British Council.
Post
Airmail to Western Europe takes about five days.
Media
Media freedom in Sierra Leone is limited, especially when it comes to reporting corruption; Broadcasters face many challenges, such as unreliable electricity supplies, a shortage of funds and a lack of advertising revenue. The UN Mission in Sierra Leone (Unmasil) operates some radio services, broadcasting news of UN activities and human rights information, as well as music and news.
Press
• Newspapers include Awoko, The Democrat and Concord Times.
TV
• Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service (SLBS) is a terrestrial network with limited coverage.
• ABC TV is private.
• ABC TV is private.
Radio
• Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service (SLBS) is the national broadcaster.
• Private stations include Kiss FM and SKYY FM.
• FM relays of BBC World Service and Radio France Internationale are on the air in Freetown.
• Private stations include Kiss FM and SKYY FM.
• FM relays of BBC World Service and Radio France Internationale are on the air in Freetown.
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