In a bid to strengthen their partnership, the Executive of the Guild of Newspaper Editors – Sierra Leone (GoNE – SL), on Friday 3 October, 2025, paid a courtesy call on the management of Africell at their Wilberforce office in Freetown.
Introducing the Executive, GoNE-SL’s Public Relations Officer Komba Fillie, underscored the importance of the meeting. He lauded the role of the media and thanked Africell for accepting their invitation.
Chairman of GoNE – SL Thomas Dixon, commended Africell for its contributions as one of the leading and oldest mobile companies operating in Sierra Leone. He explained that the visit was to present the Guild’s new strategic plan.
The Chairman said the Guild is planning to securing a permanent secretariat and acquire a communal printing press operating on a cost- recovery model.
He stated that this venture would reduce operational costs for members, increase efficiency, and strengthen the media landscape.
He further assured Africell of the Guild’s commitment to professional journalism through self-regulation and responsible reporting.
In his response, Media Manager of Africell Abdul Karim Sesay recalled his strong past relationship with the media, acknowledging the expertise required to succeed in the field.
He noted that Africell has been operating in Sierra Leone for many years and has a consistent history of supporting media organizations, including the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and over 70 radio stations.
He assured the Guild of Africell’s support, particularly in the digital arena, which is in sync with the network’s own strategic direction.
Abdul Karim Sesay ended by encouraging the Guild to regularly seek support from the company to expand on the existing relationship, citing the vital role of the media in identifying institutional lapses and improving performance.
