Deadline for submission of proposals: 05th October, 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 […]
Hargeisa – 30 August 2026: The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) expresses concern over the detention of journalist Abdiqani Hussein Abokor (Baylood), who was arrested on 29 August 2026. Immediately following his arrest, he was remanded in custody for seven days, after which he was transferred to Hargeisa Central Prison. The journalist has been charged with […]
The leadership of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) and senior officials from the University of Hargeisa held a high-level meeting today to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two institutions. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the existing partnership between SOLJA and the University of Hargeisa, with discussions focusing on areas of mutual interest, […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held a validation workshop for its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, bringing together journalists, stakeholders, and partners to review the draft strategy and provide feedback on the organization’s priorities and strategic direction for the next five years. The workshop marked an important stage in the development of SOLJA’s five-year strategic roadmap. The […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland — The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly condemns the detention of journalist Cabdikariin Ciise Liibaan (Isdeji), Bulsho TV’s correspondent in Sheekh District, describing the arrest as a serious violation of press freedom and freedom of expression. Journalist Cabdikariin was detained today and handed a 14-day remand order after reporting on complaints raised by […]
The leadership of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) today held its quarterly board meeting at Maansoor Hotel in Berbera. The meeting, chaired by SOLJA Chairman Shaafici Mohamed Ibrahim, focused on key matters related to strengthening the organization and improving the overall media environment in Somaliland. During the session, the board reviewed the organization’s activities and […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland – The Somaliland Journalists Association today officially handed over comprehensive Media House Governance Policies to three media institutions as part of the second phase of a broader initiative targeting six media houses. Under this phase, a total of 12 management and governance policies have been developed for the six selected media houses. This […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly condemns the detention of Journalist Abdikadir Mohamed (Suxufi Cishqi), SOLJA’s regional representative in the Awdal region, who was arrested in the city of Borama. As of now, the official reason for the journalist’s detention remains unclear. However, reports suggest that he may have been detained in connection with content […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) is closely following the case concerning the arrest and detention of Journalist Ahmed Zaki Ibrahim, Director of Warrame Media Center. At approximately 11:00 PM on the night of 22 February, Journalist Ahmed Zaki Ibrahim was taken from the premises of Warrame Media while present at his workplace, according to eyewitness […]
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 […]