About The Calabash Newspaper
The Calabash Newspaper was established in 2017 as an independent Sierra Leonean news and information platform serving audiences in Sierra Leone and abroad. The newspaper publishes reporting and public-interest journalism across news, current affairs, politics, business, education, health, environment, gender, culture and entertainment, sports, and other areas of national interest.
Our mission is to provide reliable, accurate and responsible journalism while giving readers access to verified information and diverse perspectives on issues affecting Sierra Leone and its people.
Editorial Leadership
Amin Kef Sesay (Ranger)
Publisher & Managing Editor
Amin Kef Sesay is a Sierra Leonean journalist and investigative reporter who leads the editorial and publishing operations of The Calabash Newspaper.
Editorial Team
The Calabash Newspaper works with journalists and contributors covering a broad range of public-interest stories. The editorial team includes reporters and media professionals responsible for news gathering, reporting, editing, multimedia coverage and publication.
Alvin Lansana Kargbo – Reporter
Mary Kabay – Reporter
Our Editorial Standards
The Calabash Newspaper is committed to accuracy, fairness, independence, transparency and accountability. We seek to verify information before publication, distinguish news reporting from opinion and commentary, correct significant errors when identified, and serve the public interest through responsible journalism.
We also respect the importance of source protection, privacy and the right of individuals and organisations to respond to matters concerning them.
Our Audience
The newspaper serves readers in Sierra Leone and members of the Sierra Leonean and African diaspora. Our journalism is distributed through our website, social media channels, digital video platforms and print publications.
Registered Office
The Calabash Newspaper
79 Campbell Street
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Founded: 2017
Contact
Editorial and business inquiries: calabashnewspaper@gmail.com
Publisher & Managing Editor: rangerkef@gmail.com