Sierra Leone Communications

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.
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