Sure, no red carpets on your path to success! There are tears and bridges to cross; only those who have goals and missions survive in this journey. #EmpowerOthers

On #WorldPressFreedomDay2025, a powerful documentary exposes the threats, resilience, and defiance of Somalia's media under fire. #WPFD25

Journalists Hamda Hassan Ahmed, who works for Risaala Media Co'orporation and was among a number of journalists who were attacked and arrested by police at their headquarters, recounts a very painful incident she experienced. '' They (the police) made us walk to the explosion

#Mogadishu is drowning. This isn’t just rain, it’s climate chaos fueled by decades of unchecked emissions from the world’s richest nations. Our streets are damaged, families displaced , and waterborne diseases are spreading fast.#ClimateCrisis #LossAndDamage

Congratulations, my dear sis/friend Sahra Abdi. All your hard work truly paid off. Your associate degree is a giant achievement. So proud of you and wishing you the best in your future endeavours!

It was particularly intriguing for me that yesterday Imraan and I watched the Women's FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Man United at Wembley Stadium. I was a Man United supporter, and Imraan was a Chelsea supporter, so Imraan won 3-0. We truly enjoyed the match.

Africa’s two female presidents meet: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia visits Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania. As an African woman, this photo filled me with hope, joy, and a bright future. Photo credit: Larry Madowo

Observing the almost daily abuses against journalists deeply pains me. It is a constitutional right to respect freedom of the press and expression. #JournlismIsnotCrime #FreeIsmailKhaliifa

🧵1/3 📍 Happening now in Baidoa, Somalia: The first day of two days of training on gender-sensitive, ethical reporting and content development for 25 media professionals in Baidoa, Somalia. The purpose of this two-day training programme is to equip journalists in Baidoa with

🎉 Day 2 marked the successful conclusion of our 2-day training on gender-sensitive, ethical reporting & content development for media professionals in Somalia. The training officially concluded with remarks from the Minister of Information, Tourism & Culture, who emphasised the

🎉 Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) wrapped up a powerful 2-day training in Baidoa with 25 journalists on gender-sensitive & ethical reporting! 🟣 From rewriting biased quotes to roleplaying respectful interviews, participants gained tools to challenge stereotypes & promote inclusive storytelling. 🟣

Honored to receive Claver Gatete, UN Under‑Secretary‑General & Exec. Secretary of ECA, and his delegation in #Mogadishu. This visit reflects #Somalia’s deepening ties with global partners in development, humanitarian efforts & peacebuilding.

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📍 Happening Now in Baidoa! We’re hosting vital training on physical and online safety for female journalists with 25 courageous women journalists from the region. Maryan Seylac Maryan Seylac, Executive Director of Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA), opened the session by highlighting the growing number of

Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) has just wrapped up a powerful 2-day training in Baidoa with 25 female journalists on physical and online safety. Today's session focused on: A) Situational Awareness Personal and Cultural Awareness B) Counter-Surveillance C) Crossfire Situations D) Bombings E) SVBIED

Today, I had the pleasure of talking about a deeply personal topic, "gendered threats to press freedom", at the Workshop on Press Freedom and the Protection of Journalists in Somalia at EUDC in Mogadishu. Apologies for the quality of the video.

Maryan Zeylac, a dedicated Somali journalist, and Executive Director of Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) , advocates for women's rights and representation in media. By empowering young Somali women to embark on journalism careers, she has united women journalists across Somalia's South West State and

SOMWA successfully concluded a two-day training in physical and online safety for over 20 female journalists in Mogadishu. The programme focused on crucial topics like situational and personal awareness, equipping participants with the skills needed to navigate dangerous