#Somalie : alors que le pays va entamer un processus électoral, le ministère de l’Information a proposé une loi sur l’accès à l’information contraignante pour les médias. RSF se joint aux inquiétudes de son partenaire NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists & demande la révision de ce projet liberticide.

#Somalia 🇸🇴: The Official Information Bill (OIB) is fundamentally flawed and poses severe threats to freedom of information, democracy, and human rights. IFJ and NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists condemn the Bill and urge for its immediate and unconditional withdrawal ➡️ ifj.org/media-centre/n…

We welcome the release of journalist AliNur Salaad, head of Dawan TV, without any charges being filed against him. #Justice #Freedom

Startling Attacks on Somali Journalists Revealed in State of the Media Report 28 July 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today released its State of the Media Report, detailing the severe repression, threats and challenges faced by journalists that have

Somalie 🇸🇴: Dans son rapport sur l’état des médias en 2023, NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists révèle que: 60 % des arrestations motivées par la répression du journalisme ; 17 % de cas de torture identifiés et des FDS responsables de 87 % des attaques contre les journo.

Today in Mogadishu, NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists, in partnership with U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia, officially launched the "Advancing Media Excellence for Good Governance and Citizen Engagement" initiative through a series of roundtable discussions aimed at bringing together journalists across the country to

U.S. Ambassador to #Somalia, H.E. Richard H. Riley, was the Chief Guest at the launch of the "Advancing Media Excellence for Good Governance and Citizen Engagement" initiative, supported by U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia in partnership with NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists. He extended solidarity to #Somali

Chief of the United Nations Human Rights and Protection Group in #Somalia and Representative of @OHCHR, Kirsten Young, elaborated the ongoing efforts for the protection and promotion of freedom of expression in Somalia, including regular documentation, reporting and advocacy, during today’s

Over the next two days, up to 40 journalists are going to engage in immersive learning experiences through presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on exercises. Taylor Tinney, U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia Public Affairs Officer, and veteran journalist Yusuf Hassan exchanged insights with

The flagship State of the Media Report, which NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists has been producing for the past 13 consecutive years to shed light on the media freedom situation in the country, was released today. Our Secretary-General Omar Faruk Osman was pleased to present a copy of the report to

Ambassador Richard Riley, thank you for your solidarity and support, standing for the right cause, upholding principles, and being a steadfast ally in Somalia's transition to democracy. This is what U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia has always been. Forward, Never Backward! #Somalia

Honored to join NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists in training Somali journalists, an essential element for a free and professional press. With U.S. support, we aim to strengthen #PressFreedom and empower journalists to advance truth and uphold democracy in Somalia. 🇺🇸🤝🇸🇴

In his remarks to journalists, Ambassador Riley praised the role of a professional media in Somalia and encouraged good faith engagement between government and civil society to resolve concerns raised related to the proposed Somalia Media Council and Official Information Bill.

#Somalia's Official Information Bill Must Reflect International Standards and Empower People to Properly Participate in their Governance- AFIC statement. Access the full statement via bit.ly/46pAPhg

The independent voices of civil society are crucial in driving progressive constitutional reform. Today, NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists actively participated in civil society consultations, sharing the union's position on five chapters under review, as invited by the institutions mandated for

🚨 Joint Statement: Somalia's Official Information Bill (OIB) poses a severe threat to the fundamental right to access information, directly conflicting with the AU Model Law on Access to Information and global human rights norms. IFJ, RSF, Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC),

#Somalia🇸🇴: Together with the undersigning organisations, we call for the withdrawal of the Official Information Bill that endangers the right to access information. The essential right to know of all citizens must be upheld. ➡️ ifj.org//media-centre/…

It was a truly historic moment to address the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) on behalf of African journalists and their continental federation Federation of African Journalists (FAJ). I highlighted the urgent need to protect journalists, ensure unfettered access to information during

Attending the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility Conference AI4IA Conference in Gaborone, #Botswana🇧🇼, organised by UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, introduces timely and first in-person Africa-focused discussions on AI, access to information, and journalism. Here are my 5 key points