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 […]
The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has expressed strong concern over the decision issued by the Maroodi-Jeex Regional Appeal Court on August 9, 2025, which once again imposed a suspension on the media platforms Hadhwanaagnews.com, Hadhwanaagnews.ca, and Hadhwanaagtv.com. This new suspension follows an earlier ruling by the Maroodi-Jeex Regional Court on February 8, 2025. These repeated […]
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 […]
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 […]