The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held a ceremony in Berbera to recognize and award the second cohort of journalists who played an important role in reporting on social issues, particularly the impact of natural disasters on rural and urban communities, such as recurring droughts and floods, and their impact on vulnerable groups like women and […]
The Chairman of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), Shaafici Mohamed Ibrahim, today held an important meeting at the SOLJA headquarters with the leadership of the Somaliland Medical Association (SLMA). The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two associations, particularly in areas related to public health awareness, the role of the media in promoting health […]
Background The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), together with Somaliland women journalists’ associations and human rights organizations, formally submitted the media community’s views and recommendations regarding the Somaliland Press Law to the Social Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives. This engagement is part of ongoing efforts to protect, promote, and defend press freedom and to […]
Deadline for submission of proposals: 25th January, 2026. 1. Background The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), through the Danwadaag Project, is launching this Call for Proposals to support journalists in producing impactful stories on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Somaliland. The Danwadaag Project aims to strengthen media’s role in promoting accountability, evidence-based […]
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 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 […]