Today in Hargeisa, SOLJA hosted the 2025 Somaliland Media Summit, an annual gathering held every year on November 9th to mark Somaliland Press Day. The event brought together journalists, media houses, editors, and experts to reflect on the current state of the media, the challenges facing journalists, and the opportunities ahead. Throughout the day, participants […]
The workshop aimed to strengthen journalists’ understanding of their role in raising public awareness — particularly in preventing natural and human-made disasters, addressing climate change, and promoting environmental protection. Summary of Activities: SOLJA organized a one-day training workshop for journalists from the Saaxil region. The training focused on enhancing the media’s contribution to public education […]
The leadership of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Somaliland today held an important meeting to discuss the state of the media and the legal concerns it faces. The Chairman of SOLJA, Shaafi’i Mohamed Ibrahim, presented to the Chief Justice complaints related to the detention of journalists […]
The leadership of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has recently held a series of important meetings with key educational institutions, including the Civil Service Institute (CSI) and the University of Hargeisa, aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing journalism education and professionalism in Somaliland. In a meeting with the Director of the Civil Service Institute, discussions […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) and the Somaliland Lawyers Association (SOLLA) today signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the defense of journalists’ rights and the protection of freedom of expression. The agreement stipulates that the two associations will collaborate on: Legal support for journalists when they face lawsuits or are detained. Trainings and awareness […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) expresses deep concern over the increasing arrests and suppression of journalists in Somaliland. The Association strongly condemns the arrest of journalist Mohamed Waddiin, who was detained September 27, in Gabiley region. So far, the reasons for his arrest remain unclear, and no court warrant has been issued for his detention, […]
Introduction The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) organized an awards and encouragement ceremony dedicated to students who recently graduated in Journalism and mass communication and Media Management from Hargeisa University and The Unity University. The event was aimed at motivating the graduates and recognizing their achievements in the field of journalism. Participants The ceremony was attended […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly denounces the arrest on 12 Sep. 2025 by the Togdheer Regional Police of journalist Abdicasiis Cawl, one of the reporters operating in Burao city. This arrest followed an order issued by the Togdheer regional administration. It is noteworthy that this journalist had earlier faced direct threats and intimidation from […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly condemns the unlawful actions taken against journalists from independent media outlets in Somaliland, actions that undermine freedom of expression and the safety of journalists. Arrest of Journalists in BoramaPolice forces under the Office of the Governor of Awdal Region unlawfully detained in Borama the following journalists: Ahmed Sh. Muse […]
The Board of Directors of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) today held its quarterly meeting, which reviewed the activities of the past four months and outlined the plan for the upcoming quarter. The meeting concluded with the following key points: 1. Media LawThe Board commended the efforts of the House of Representatives in advancing the […]