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Switzerland plans deportation of seriously injured Somali citizen

Switzerland intends to forcibly deport a seriously injured Somali citizen and father of children living in Europe. The competent Somali authorities are going along with this.

The Copyright Trap: How fake claims are silencing independent media and journalists in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia 30 August 2026 – Independent media houses and journalists in Somalia are facing an escalating wave of online attacks and censorship, including coordinated fake copyright claims, content takedowns and demands for payment, often from individuals apparently operating inside and outside…

UK backs Somalia's path to security and political progress

Minister for Development and Africa Kirsty McNeill MP visits Somalia, discussing political and security priorities and seeing how UK support is helping people affected by drought and food insecurity.

IPI: Africa Media Freedom Monitoring: April to June 2026

IPI records nearly 100 cases of threats and attacks on journalists across Africa; rise in attacks on journalists covering protests

Somalia Trains Journalists as New Frontline Against Digital Extremism

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, has concluded a four-day "Peace Journalists" training programme in Mogadishu, organized by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) with support from Saudi…

Policy Brief: From Elections to Democratic Governance: Strengthening Political Stability and Electoral Integrity in Somalia's Galmudug

Galmudug's political journey since its establishment in 2015 reflects both the progress and continuing challenges of Somalia's wider state-building and democratization process.

Journalist Mascuud Warsame tells SJS about his 39-day ordeal in Somalia's spy agency detention facility

MOGADISHU, Somalia 12 August 2026 – Journalist Mascuud Warsame spent 39 days in detention by Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) before being released without charge or appearing before a judge. The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomed his release and called for an…

Somaliland Seeks International Partnerships as Government Highlights Progress in Peace, Development and Recognition

Nairobi – Kenya (Horn Observer) Somaliland's president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Cirro" has highlighted progress in peace-building, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and international diplomacy while calling for stronger partnerships with the international community in Nairobi, Kenya.

United States and Angola hold second U.S.-Angola Defense Cooperation Committee meeting

LUANDA, Angola – The United States and Angola held the second Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, Angola, August 5-6, 2026, hosted by the Angolan Ministry of National Defense and Homeland Veterans.

Puntland intelligence agency releases journalist arrested in Bosaso for critical reporting as media crackdown intensifies

MOGADISHU, Somalia 24 July 2026 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes the release of journalist Shucayb Daad Mohamed in Bosaso, Puntland State of Somalia, following his arrest on Monday, 20 July 2026. SJS calls on the Puntland authorities to respect media freedom and uphold the rights…