Mogadishu, 12 June 2025 — Armed officers from Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) today stormed the studio of […]
Mogadishu–May 31, 2025 – The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) strongly condemns the arrest yesterday evening of Ismail Khaliif, director
Mogadishu, May 24, 2025 — The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) strongly condemns the latest wave of harassment and intimidation
This report documents reality on the ground through verified figures and firsthand testimony from journalists—male and female—who experienced state violence,
I. Introduction: Press Freedom Under Fire The theme for World Press Freedom Day 2025 is “Reporting in the Brave New
Nairobi, Kenya – March 28, 2025 – The Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) Africa Regional Forum 2025 convened at Daystar University,
The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of journalists Mohamed Abukar Dabashe and Ayub
On this International Women’s Day, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) proudly joins the global community in celebrating the resilience,
As we close the year 2024, SOMWA would like to share with its partners and supports its annual report, which
SOMWA together with Norwegian Embassy in Somalia, held a workshop titled “Challenges Facing Journalists when Covering Women, Peace, and Security.”
