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 […]
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 […]