News & Updates
Official Announcement: SOMWA’s New Organisational Logo and Visual Identity
We are pleased to officially announce the adoption of our new organisational logo and …
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Journalists in Somalia
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom and the protection of …
SOMWA Launches 2026 Report Documenting 90 Incidents Against Journalists in Somalia, Calls for Urgent Action to End Impunity
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – 5 November 2026: The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) has launched …
SOMWA Marks the Iinternational day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI)
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali women journalists continue to face widespread threats, harassment, arrests, and …
SOMWA Executive Director Maryan Seylac Joins UN Panel on Women, Peace and Security
New York, USA — SOMWA Executive Director Maryan Seylac joined a panel discussion at …
SOMWA Launches National Mapping of Women Journalists Across Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia — October 2026: The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is implementing a …
Somali Journalists and Media Figures Face Renewed Wave of Facebook Restrictions
Mogadishu, Somalia — September 2026: Somali journalists, media professionals and public commentators are facing …
Somali Journalists and Media Outlets Face Coordinated Facebook Attacks
Mogadishu, Somalia — September 14, 2026: Somali journalists, media organisations and social media influencers …
SOMWA Participates in Two-Day National Strategic Communication Forum 2026 in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia — September 9, 2026: The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) participated in …
SOMWA Condemns Assault on Female Journalist Shukri Abdi by Somali Police in Mogadishu
13 August 2026: The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) strongly condemns the assault and …
GAROWE, Puntland – Female journalist Suways Gacayte was released on bail on Tuesday after …
Court Hears Case of Detained Journalist Suways Gacayte as Press Freedom Concerns Mount in Puntland
GAROWE, Somalia – 14 July 2026 – The First Instance Court of Garowe District …