Mogadishu, May 16, 2024 – Somali Mechanism for Safety of Journalists (SMSJ) network is strongly worried and concerned over the process that Somali federal government established the National Media Council that was completely against the media law of the country. The media council that was passed by the cabinet of Somalia on March 2024 is not fully representing the independent media and Civil society in Somalia since the selection process for the members of the council has not met the requirement and procedures required as per the media law which reads as Article 14.1 indicating the Media Council will be…
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Mogadishu, Somalia, Friday, May 3, 2024: The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has the dignity to take part in the efforts of marking the World Freedom Day May 3, 2024, which is an annual event observed worldwide. The World Press Freedom Day, the 31st anniversary since the event was proclaimed in 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. Similarly, the event is a time to encourage and develop initiatives in support of press freedom, and to assess the state…
Mogadishu 20 March 2024 The Civil Society umbrella of (SONSA) is deeply concerned and vehemently opposes the recent approval by the Federal Government’s cabinet, in its meeting on March 14, 2024, of the appointed members to the National Media Council. It is with great regret that we observe the Ministry of Information’s persistence in attempting to establish a media council for the second time, despite evident violations of media laws. It is disheartening that we seem not to have learned from past mistakes, which led to the failure to establish a functioning media council. In light of this, the Civil…
Mogadishu, Thursday, March 14, 2024: The Somali Mechanism for the Safety of Journalists (SMSJ), a network of coalition of seven media associations,, deeply expresses sorrow and something unacceptable in regard to the statement released by the Council of Ministries of the Federal Government of Somalia today unilaterally appointment of the Somali National Media Council. The Somali Mechanism for the Safety of Journalists (SMSJ), which includes FESOJ, SOMA, MAP, SWJO, MWN, SIMHA and SJS and is currently chaired by the Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ), sees this process as totally one-sided and private for the government as all the members of…
Abdi Karin Ahmed Bulhan, a prominent journalist and community leader in Abudwak, Galgaduud region, was shot dead by an armed guard at an orphanage he managed. The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has demanded swift justice for his murder, which occurred last night due to severe head injuries. The motive behind the killing remains unknown, although there was reported conflict between Bulhan and the security guard at the facility. Bulhan was well-regarded not only for his work with Somali government media but also for his significant contributions to charitable causes and peace efforts in the Galmudug region. His death…
Mogadishu, 11,March ,2024 {SOMA} The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has concluded a two-day Panel Discussion meeting for the stakeholders on freedom of expression, safety of journalists and access to information in Kismayo city, Jubbaland State. Thirty participants consisting of editors, journalists, Journalists Association of Jubbaland (JAJ), Information Committee of Jubbaland State Parliament and CSO were the key attendants in the panel discussion meeting. The stakeholders’ meeting conducted in partnership with the International Media Support (IMS) has been held at Hotel Madina , Kismayo city from 9th to 10th March 2024 in Kismayo city, Jubbaland State discussing how to defend freedom…
Arbaco ,February 14, 2024 {SOMA} Saxaafadda door muhiim ah ayay ka qaadataa qaabaynta ra’yiga bulshada iyo kobcinta dimuqraadiyadda, saxaafadda Soomaaliyeed waxay ku jirtaa marxalad xasaasi ah, iyada oo ay jiraan caqabado badan oo isugu jira xirfad yari, faafreeb iyo walaacyo badbaado. waxaa jira baahi wali taagan oo ah in Saxafiyiinta ay helaan nidaamka lagu saxo khaladaadka jira. Aasaaska Golaha Warbaahinta Soomaaliyeed oo soo ifbaxa waxa uu rajo u noqon karaa dhamaynta walaaca jira. Muddo ayaa ka soo wareegtay markii laba goor laba madaxweyne ay saxiixeen sharciga warbaahinta Soomaaliya, waxaana taas laga keeney dood iyo in qodobada qaarkood wali u baahan…
Mogadishu, February 14, 2024: The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and developing democracy, the Somali media is at a critical juncture, with many challenges including lack professional skills, censorship and safety concerns. There is still a need for Journalists to have the process to modify the prevailing oversights. The establishment of the Somali Media Council could be the expectation to address the current concerns. A time has passed since two Presidents have signed the Media Law, and that has caused to raising debate and discussion and call for some of the articles in the Media Law…
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Tuesday ,13 February 2024: The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has today concluded an event marking the International World Radio Day and the 11th anniversary of the establishment of the SOMA association at Hotel Sahafi, Mogadishu, Somalia. The main UNESCO theme of the World Radio Day 2024 is: Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating’, underscores radio’s ongoing evolution in a digital age. The key intention of remembering the World Radio Day celebrated all over the world on February 13 annually is to raise greater awareness among the public and media regarding the importance of radio. The world radio…
MUQDISHO Talaado 13 February (SOMA) Maanta oo ku began 13 ka February maalinta Raadiyaha Aduunka iyo kob iyo tobansana guuradii kasoo wargeetay aas aaskii dallada warbahainta Soomaaliyeed ee SOMA ayaa munaasabad lagu maamusyay lagu qabtay magaalada Muqdisho waxaana ka qeyb galay hogaanadda SOMA, Fosej, wariyaal iyo macalimiin saxaafaded. Ugu horeyn waxaa madasha ka hadlay xoghaya daladda warbaahinta Soomaaliyeed ee SOMA Maxamed Cismaan Makaraan oo kulanka kaga hadlay qiimaha uu wali leeyahay Radiyaha iyo halkudhiga sanadla ay sanadkan qaaten oo ah Nabada iyo Raadiyaha. “Dadka Soomalaiyeed waxey wali dhageestaan oo ay xogta ka helaan waa Radiyaha, taasi waxaa ka…