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 […]
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 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 […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the third cohort of graduates from the Faculty of Journalism at the University of Hargeisa. This milestone reflects the vision and commitment of SOLJA, which established the Faculty of Journalism to provide quality education and professional training for aspiring journalists. As part of this initiative, […]
Today, on August 25, 2025, the Government of the Republic of Somaliland, SOLJA leadership and representatives of independent media convened an important meeting to discuss the state of the media, the recurrent arrests of journalists, and measures to expedite the approval of Somaliland’s Media Law. The meeting, attended by the Ministers of the Presidency, Information, […]
On 25 August 2025, the leadership of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held an important meeting with the Mayor of the Gabiley district at the local municipality office. The discussion, described as fruitful and constructive, focused on ways to jointly promote the growth of journalists in the Gabiley region while strengthening collaboration and mutual cooperation […]
On August 25, 2025, the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) and Amoud University (AU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance journalism education and skills, and to establish a Faculty of Journalism at Amoud University in Borama. The agreement is part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and the Somaliland press association, […]