Journalism Is What We Need To Make Democracy Work
: International News, National News : Written by Arolyn I. Koroma : 11-30-2019
November 29, 2019 Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph While some will see journalism as “organised gossip”, the majority will agree that it’s a force for progressive social change that maintains democracy. The role of journalism in any given society is so central that, it is often fondly described as the 4th Estate. Many see its role as the barometer of society and thermometer of opinion. It occupies the vacuum of alternative opinion to governments and seen as voice of the voiceless and downtrodden people. Although we cannot overemphasise the role of journalism in our society, it is equally nauseating that …continue reading