Hargeisa, August 09, 2025, the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) conducted a one-day workshop in Hargeisa to strengthen collaboration between journalists and law enforcement agencies. The event brought together 30 participants, including members of the Somaliland Police Force and journalists from diverse media outlets. Opening remarks were delivered by SOLJA Chairman Shafi’i Mohamed Ibrahim, SOLJA Executive […]
The leadership of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), including the Chairman, held a key meeting with the Commander of the Somaliland Police Force. The discussion focused on the recurring arrests of journalists, particularly those conducted without court warrants. Both sides emphasized the importance of ending arbitrary detentions and fostering a cooperative relationship between the media […]
OverviewThe Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held an important meeting with Mr. Charles Muwunga, the Acting Head of the United Nations Office (UNTMIS) and Head of the Human Rights Section. The meeting took place at SOLJA’s headquarters in Hargeisa. Purpose of the Meeting:To discuss the general media environment in Somaliland, the key challenges facing journalists and […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) is deeply concerned about the increasing detention of journalists since the beginning of this year. The SOLJA strongly condemns the arrests of journalists from Sahan TV and Horn Cable TV, who were detained on July 25, 2025. Journalist Sa’ed Abdirahman Hussein, a reporter for Sahan TV working in the city […]
Introduction The relationship between the media and law enforcement agencies in Somaliland has at times been strained, often due to misunderstanding, lack of cooperation, and recurring incidents involving the arrest of journalists. Recognizing the need to foster a healthier working environment between these two essential sectors, the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) organized a training workshop […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) strongly refutes a report issued yesterday by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), based in Mogadishu, which contains false claims about the situation and detention of journalists in Somaliland, while pretending to monitor or represent them. The report alleges that 12 journalists have been arrested in Somaliland. SOLJA considers […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) officially handed over governance policies to three media houses today, marking a key milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote professionalism and sustainability within the media sector. A media houses including CBA TV, Horn Cable Tv and Carro-edeg Media two policies each, Human Resource Management Policy and Financial Management Policy. […]
The House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland hosted a high-level consultative meeting at its headquarters in Hargeisa to deliberate on the amended Somaliland Press Law, which is currently in its final stage before parliamentary approval. The primary focus of the meeting was to align the law with the evolving needs of the media […]
On June 24, 2025, the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) participated in a formal handover ceremony held at the headquarters of the Civil Service Institute (CSI) in Hargeisa. The event marked the leadership transition between the outgoing Director, Mr. Omar Eid Qaloonbi, and the incoming Director, Mr. Mohamed Said Cadaad. During this occasion, SOLJA took the […]
1. Introduction The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) held a one-day workshop in Burao, Togdheer Region, under the theme Enhancing Engagement Between Journalists and Law Enforcement. The workshop aimed to build understanding and collaboration between the media and the police in addressing recurring conflicts, including journalist arrests. This workshop followed a similar session previously conducted in […]