The Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) today welcomes Sierra Leone’s 8-step improvement in the World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Out of 180 countries, Sierra Leone moved from 64 in 2024 (score 64.27) to 56 in 2025 (score 66.36). The assessment utilises political, economic, legislative, social, and security indicators.
The MRCG notes that this improvement results from the commitment and support of the Government of Sierra Leone and other stakeholders for media reforms in the country. The government’s repeal of the criminal libel law, along with other support and collaborations with the media, is creating changes in the media ecosystem.
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