A COMPILATION OF THE WEEKLY AND MONTHLY MEDIA MONITORING ANALYTICAL REPORTS OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN SIERRA LEONE

This report is a compilation of the weekly and monthly monitoring reports of the media institution’s performance in the 2023 elections. The reports tracked the media’s coverage and reportage of the electoral processes in Sierra Leone by monitoring various broadcasts and publications on the June 2023 elections. Field monitors collected data and information related to elections contents in the media, issues of violence, mis/disinformation/fake news, and conflict related messages. The report is part of the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG)’s work to collect, analyze and disseminate accurate and timely data on the media and elections. It was written by Francis Sowa (PhD) with support from Rosaline K. Amara and Augustine S. James.