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 […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) successfully conducted a one-day workshop in Erigavo, Sanaag Region, focusing on improving the relationship and understanding between the media and law enforcement agencies. The event brought together 30 participants, including journalists from regional media outlets and members of the Sanaag Regional Police. The workshop aimed to foster mutual respect and […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), in collaboration with the Somaliland Banking Association (SLBA), successfully held a two-day training workshop on Professional Financial Journalism in Hargeisa. The event brought together 30 journalists from various media outlets across Somaliland, with the goal of enhancing their knowledge and reporting skills in economic and financial journalism. The workshop focused […]