Press Freedom

SJS condemns hijacking of Somali Press Council formation process by NISA and Ministry of Information officials

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the hijacking of the Somali Press Council formation process by officials from the National Intelligence (NISA) and Ministry of Information, and opposes the unconstitutional announcement made on March 14 by the Office of…

State of Press Freedom in Somalia 2023: Cyber-Attack, Arbitrary Detentions and Judicial Harassment

MOGADISHU, Somalia 10 March 2024 – The lack of transparency surrounding the assassination of Somali Cable TV director Abdifatah Moalim Nur (Qeys) by a suicide bomber in Mogadishu on October 16, 2023 and the unwillingness by Somali government's security agencies to investigate the attack, serves…

Women's Day: More to be done to safeguard women rights and achieve equality in Somalia

By - ANFA ADEN ABDI*

World Radio Day 2024: Celebrating the vital role of female radio journalists in Somalia

MOGADISHU – On World Radio Day, the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) acknowledges the remarkable work done by our female network of journalists working in the radio sector in Somalia and keeping the public informed despite the many challenges and threats.

Attacks on dissenting voices signal erosion of free expression in Somaliland

NAIROBI (KAAB TV) – In recent times, Somaliland has witnessed a disturbing trend: an escalation in attacks against those who dare to speak out against the status quo. The freedom of expression, once cherished, is now under threat, exemplified by the detention of Abdirahman Abees, an author critical…

Despite NISA threats and blockage, SJS successfully completes women journalists training

MOGADISHU, Somalia 23 January 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the interference, harassment and blocking SJS women journalists' training in Mogadishu on Saturday by the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), as we demand those responsible to be held accountable…

Defying Darkness: Somali sports journalist's struggle against extremist threat

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) - In the tumultuous landscape of Somalia, where the shadows of terror loom large, one journalist stood defiant against the oppressive orders of Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group. Mohamed Abdi Muudey found himself at the forefront of a perilous battle for freedom…

SJS condemns attacks on media and journalists; calls for respect for freedom of press

MOGADISHU, Somalia 9 January, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the recent surge in attacks targeting critical media institutions and detention of journalists in Hargeysa and Mogadishu.

International Partners applaud successful conclusion of Puntland leadership elections

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's international partners have expressed their satisfaction with the culmination of Puntland's presidential election on 8 January 2024.