Author: Abdishakur Mohamud
8th SOLJA General Assembly Summit Culminates in the Historic Election of the 6th Leader in 2023
With a dedication, to upholding standards and advancement the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held its significant 8th conference on December 31 2023 at the prestigious Ambassador Hotel in Hargeisa. Since its establishment in 2003 SOLJA has maintained the tradition of hosting conferences providing a platform for discussions, growth and leadership transitions within Somalilands journalism community. […]
Read moreMedia Freedom Report 2023
Overviews According to a media case report, thirteen journalists were detained in various locations and regions in Somaliland during the first six months of 2023. The majority of these journalists were arrested due to their social media posts. No warrant of arrest was issued for any of the detained journalists; instead, they were held without […]
Read moreDescriptive Report on Media case 2022
A Media case report (2022) reveals that forty-two journalists were imprisoned in a variety of circumstances. The entire number of detention cases for the previous year has already been surpassed by this figure. DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT PDF
Read moreCOMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS
November 2 is the international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists. In 2022, the world will commemorate the day for the abolition of torture and crimes against the press and the 10th anniversary of the UN plan of action on the safety of journalists. The Somaliland Journalists Association ( SOLJA complies with the other […]
Read moreMaalinta Caalamiga ah ee soo afjarida la xisaabtan la’aanta dambiyada ka dhanka ah suxufiyiinta
Maanta oo ay taariikhdu tahay 02.11. 2022, waxa maalintan oo kale sanad walba dunida laga xusaa maalinta dabargoynta tacadiyada iyo danbiyada ka dhanka ah saxaafada. Sanadkan 2022, waxa isku sidkan oo dunida laga xusayaa maalinta dabargoynta tacadiyada iyo danbiyada ka dhanka ah saxaafadda iyo sanad guurada 10aad ee qorshaha qaramada midoobay ee lagu cidhib tirayo […]
Read moreTARTANKA SUXUFIYIINTA EE ABAALMARINTA CAWKE 2022
Ururka Suxufiyiinta Somaliland ee SOLJA waxa uu sanad walba qabtaa Abaalmarinta cawke oo ku suntan dhiirigalinta saxafiyiinta, xuska maalinta saxaafadda iyo Shirwaynaha Saxafiyiinta Somaliland oo ku beegan 9-10 Nov 2022. Sannadkan si la mid ah sanadihii hore waxa ay saxafiyiinta Somaliland ku tartamayaan abaalmarinta Cawke. Mawduucyada lagu tartamayaana waxay kala yihiin: Radio/Audio: Qabyaalada iyo Saamaynta […]
Read moreRoundtable discussion on freedom of expression and the media in Somaliland.
A roundtable discussion on the pressing issues of freedom of expression was held in Hargiesa, which was attended by a number of journalists representing various media houses. The main objective of the discussion was to address the challenges, concerns, and gaps that exist that diminish freedom of expression and develop a common ground solution to […]
Read moreTARTANKA SAXAFIYIINTA EE ABAALMARINTA CAWKE 2021
Ururka Suxufiyiinta Somaliland ee SOLJA waxa uu sanad walba qabtaa Abaalmarinta cawke oo ku suntan dhiirigalinta saxafiyiinta, xuska maalinta saxaafadda iyo Shirwaynaha Saxafiyiinta Somaliland oo ku beegan 9-10 Nov 2021. Sannadkan si la mid ah sanadihii hore waxa ay saxafiyiinta Somaliland ku tartamayaan abaalmarinta Cawke. Mawduucyada lagu tartamayaana waxay kala yihiin: Covid19 iyo saamaynta uu […]
Read moreVacancy Announcement – SOLJA Executive Director
Vacancy Announcement Organization: Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) Job Title: Executive Director Position Type: Full-time Duty station: Hargeisa Reports to: SOLJA Chairperson Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland Salary: Negotiable Duration: 6 Months (with possibility of extension based on performance) Starting Date: Monday July 12, 2021 Closing date: Thursday July 16, 2021 01:00 PM Background: Somaliland Journalist Association (SOLJA) is non-governmental, non-political, and nonprofit making organization founded […]
Read moreElection Campaign Media Monitoring Briefing Press Statement
SOLJA SOMALILAND JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION Behind Ex-UNICEF Office, Shacab Area Tel: +25263-4012657/+2522572604 E-mail: soljajour@gmail.com /solja.ed@soljaorg.com Website: http://www.soljaorg.com Hargeisa, Somaliland REF/SOLJA /H-2021 Date: 26/05/2021 PRESS STATEMENT SUBJECT: MEDIA MONITORING CENTER & PHASE 1 ELECTION CAMPAIGN MEDIA MONITORING BRIEFING Media is one of the most frequently used means of communication in the election period for an information source, […]
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