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, […]
Deadline for submission of proposals: 15th September, 2025. 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 […]
A broad delegation comprising Members of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland, media associations, and human rights organizations, led by the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs and the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), conducted an official working visit to Nairobi, Kenya. Purpose of the Visit The main objective of the visit was to […]
The Chairman of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), accompanied by the Association’s Director and Secretary, held an important meeting in Nairobi with Muthoki Mumo, the Africa Program Coordinator at the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The discussion focused on the general situation of the media in Somaliland and the challenges faced by journalists, including arrests […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) conducted a one-day training workshop in Gabiley aimed at enhancing the role of the media in raising public awareness, particularly in preventing both natural and man-made disasters. The focus areas included combating environmental degradation, addressing the impact of climate change on the environment. The workshop was officially opened by the […]