NEWS

I. Introduction: Press Freedom Under Fire The theme for World Press Freedom Day 2025 is “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of...

Nairobi, Kenya – March 28, 2025 – The Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) Africa Regional Forum 2025 convened at Daystar University, bringing together key stakeholders...

The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of journalists Mohamed Abukar Dabashe and Ayub Wardhere, who lost their...

On this International Women’s Day, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) proudly joins the global community in celebrating the resilience, achievements, and contributions of...

As we close the year 2024, SOMWA would like to share with its partners and supports its annual report, which reflects our commitment to...

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of the media extends far beyond merely reporting events—it actively shapes public narratives, influences policymaking, and...

Somali Media Women Association Concludes Identity-Informed Newsroom Training for Female Journalists. The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA), in collaboration with the International Women’s Media...

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 19 December 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) strongly condemn the physical attack resulting...