Mogadishu, Somalia — The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) today held a strategic meeting between its Executive Director, Maryam Seylac, and Rukaya Mohamed, Country...
This World Photography Day, SOMWA proudly shines the spotlight on Aisha Hassan Zubeir, a trailblazing young photographer from Mogadishu whose courage and talent continue...
Nairobi, Kenya – March 28, 2025 – The Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) Africa Regional Forum 2025 convened at Daystar University, bringing together key stakeholders...
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...
Today, on International Human Rights Day, we join around the theme Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. This powerful slogan emphasises the critical need...
In Somalia, where media has historically been influenced by patriarchal norms and war, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is a unique force for change. Maryan...
Bosaaso, Puntland - Police officers arrested Suweys Jama Mohamud, also known as Suweys Ga'ate, a prominent female journalist for Puntland TV, after kicking her...
In the celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023, Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) held an open panel discussion in Baidoa, the...