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Somali young female journalist falls into mental trauma for her profession
Mogadishu 25 Feb. 2010 (SOFCA) Shukri Nur Ali 18 year old female journalist has been suffering from mental illness since earlier last year, when a phone call threat from unknown group, forced to give up her work as radio journalist. Shukri was a presenter for a private broadcast; Somaliweyn based in Mogadishu before suffering from mental disorder. She started her job as a reporter and then turned into a presenter for Children’s entertainment program. “She has received … Read entire article »
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Somali journalists face death threats, kidnappings
NAIROBI, Kenya — Islamist insurgents blindfolded journalist Ibrahim Mohamed Hussein, tied his hands behind his back and … Read more »
U.S. Raises Funds for Banadir University Recovery
U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya Press Release February 10, 2010 The Somalia Unit at the United States embassy in Nairobi hosted … Read more »
Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA)
Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is an indigenous Local Organization for Women Journalists. Non-profit, non-partial, non- political … Read more »
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Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA)
Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is an indigenous Local Organization for Women Journalists. Non-profit, non-partial, non- political … Read more »
Al Qaeda-Linked Group Orders two Somali Radio Stations Closed
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A powerful Islamist group linked to Al Qaeda on Wednesday ordered two … Read more »
Militants threaten to impose Sharia law in Somalia (chairperson speaks out)
As Islamist militants capture her city and vow to impose Sharia law, a Somali women’s rights activist … Read more »
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Somali journalists face death threats, kidnappings
NAIROBI, Kenya — Islamist insurgents blindfolded journalist Ibrahim Mohamed Hussein, tied his hands behind his back and ordered him to face Mecca. Then a man put a knife to his throat. A last-second phone call spared Hussein’s life. His family had paid an $18,000 ransom. After the attack he fled to Uganda, leaving behind his wife and three children. “I’m … Read entire article »
SOMWA calls immediate release of Somaliweyn radio reporter
Mogadishu Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) has strongly condemned the arrest and the detention of radio journalist Ali Yusuf Aden in Wanlaweyn district of Lower Shabelle region on Sunday 21 February 2010 by the the Al-Shabaab administration. The director of the Somaliweyn Abukar Hassan Kadaf, said on Wednesday that he fears for the safety of the reporter, “We … Read entire article »
Amanda Lindhout speaks publicly for first time since kidnapping
On Sunday night, freelance journalist Amanda Lindhout made her first public appearance since returning to the country after spending 15 months in captivity in Somalia. Alberta’s Somali-Canadian community hosted a dinner in honour of the 28-year-old in northeast Calgary. Lindhout’s arrival at the Pineridge Community Centre was highly anticipated. With a number of her friends and family members at … Read entire article »
Attacks on the Press 2009: CPJ report on Somalia
Attacks on the Press 2009: Somalia Top Developments • Al-Shabaab terrorizes media through violence, threats, censorship. • Many local journalists flee into exile, leaving a void in coverage. Key Statistic 6: Journalists killed in direct relation to their work in 2009. Somalia was among the world’s deadliest countries in 2009, surpassing violent hot spots such as Iraq and Pakistan. As conflict continued between the weak … Read entire article »
U.S. Raises Funds for Banadir University Recovery
U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya Press Release February 10, 2010 The Somalia Unit at the United States embassy in Nairobi hosted a fundraiser for Banadir University on the evening of February 9. Distinguished American pianist Ned Kirk performed a series of pieces, including compositions by Beethoven, Debussy, and List. The proceeds from the benefit concert, nearly US $8,000, will be given to … Read entire article »
Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA)
Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) is an indigenous Local Organization for Women Journalists. Non-profit, non-partial, non- political and voluntary organization based in Baidoa. It was initiated by a group of good wishers and women Journalists from the region in January 2006 to address the issues focusing Somali Women Journalists. … Read entire article »
New mission for Somalia’s Mustafa Haji Abdinur
By Tom Rhodes/Africa Program Coordinator January 21 marks Press Day in Somalia, the most dangerous country in Africa to be a journalist. As such, few local journalists find much reason to celebrate. With nine Somali journalists killed in the line of duty last year, numerous local journalists have fled, especially from the restive capital, Mogadishu. “The free media is going to … Read entire article »
Al Qaeda-Linked Group Orders two Somali Radio Stations Closed
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A powerful Islamist group linked to Al Qaeda on Wednesday ordered two radio stations in southwestern Somalia to stop broadcasts indefinitely. Al-Shabab delivered letters to Jubba and Warsan Radio stations early Wednesday ordering the shut down without giving any reasons, said Mohamed Adawe, a journalist with Jubba Radio. … Read entire article »
Chairperson of SOMWA visited two imprisoned journalists
The director of radio Warsan Mr. Hilaal Sheik Shuceyb whom TFG police arrested yesterday with the order of the Bay Governor Mr. Abdifatah Ibrahim (Geesey) has been released with out being judged. Just after the release of the Mr. Hilaal, police arrested Mrs. Hindia Sheik Mohamed a news caster at radio Warsan and the director of new FM radio called JUBA … Read entire article »
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Commemoration of Somali Press day
Baidoa, Somalia.Somali Media Women at work
