News & Updates
SOMWA Condemns Arrest of Journalist Ismail Khaliif and Threats Against Reporters Covering Electoral Protests
Mogadishu–May 31, 2025 – The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) strongly condemns the arrest …
SOMWA Condemns Arbitrary Arrest and Intimidation of Journalists by Somali Intelligence Agency
Mogadishu, May 24, 2025 — The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) strongly condemns the …
Documentary Report for World Press Freedom Day 2025 “A Voice Under Siege: The Struggle of Somali Journalists”
I. Introduction: Press Freedom Under Fire The theme for World Press Freedom Day 2025 …
Global Democracy Coalition Africa Regional Forum 2025 Calls for Stronger Democratic Resilience
Nairobi, Kenya – March 28, 2025 – The Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) Africa Regional …
SOMWA condemns the killing of two Somali journalists in Mogadishu
The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of …
On this International Women’s Day, the Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) proudly joins the …
SOMWA annual report 2024
As we close the year 2024, SOMWA would like to share with its partners …
Workshop on Challenges Facing Journalists When Covering the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Somalia.
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of the media extends far beyond …
SOMWA, in partnership with IWMF concludes safety training for Somali female journalists.
Somali Media Women Association Concludes Identity-Informed Newsroom Training for Female Journalists. The Somali Media …
SJS and SOMWA Condemn NISA Attack on Female Journalist Shukri Aabi and Cameraman Ali Hassan Guure in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 19 December 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali …
SOMWA condemns the brutal assault on journalist Shukri Caabi by NISA and calls for immediate action.
The Somali Women Media Association (SOMWA) strongly condemns the brutal assault on journalist Shukri …
SOMWA and IWMF conduct identity-informed newsroom training for Somali female journalists.
Mogadishu, Somalia (SOMWA) – In a groundbreaking initiative to support the safety and professional …