By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The Executive of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has on Friday, October 10, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese Embassy in Freetown as part of efforts to deepen collaboration and explore new avenues for media development and professional growth.
Led by SLAJ President, Alhaji Manika Kamara, the delegation met with officials of the Chinese Embassy to discuss potential partnerships in media training, exchange programs and capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and professionalism of Sierra Leonean journalists.
President Alhaji Manika Kamara commended the Chinese Embassy for its continued support for the Sierra Leonean media, especially in training and technical assistance. He appealed for further cooperation through short-term courses, media equipment support and institutional partnerships between SLAJ and media entities in China to boost local media capacity.
The Immediate Past President of SLAJ, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, who joined the visit in his ex officio role, introduced the new executive members and expressed appreciation to the Embassy for the cordial relationship nurtured during his tenure. He encouraged both sides to sustain and build upon the existing partnership.
In his remarks, Dianbin Zhang, Minister-Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, congratulated the new SLAJ executive and praised the Association’s proactive engagement. He described the new team as dynamic and forward-looking, reaffirming the Embassy’s commitment to working closely with SLAJ to promote media growth and cooperation between the two nations.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of an Award of Appreciation from SLAJ to the Chinese Embassy, recognising its longstanding partnership and invaluable support to the Association during the tenure of the former President, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla.
