On the occasion of World Radio Day, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) takes the opportunity to salute broadcast journalists in Somalia and the… Read More »Statement on 2023 World Radio Day: Radio is an Effective Tool for Peace and Dialogue
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has called on authorities in Somalia to avoid turning the war on terrorists into a war on journalists… Read More »The war on terrorists should not turn the guns on journalists, says NUSOJ
On the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, commemorated annually on December 9, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) would like to strongly emphasize… Read More »Access to Information is the Best Tool to Fight Corruption in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the arrest and continued detention of journalist Hashim Omar Hassan, a reporter for Shabelle Media Network, who… Read More »NUSOJ demands for unconditional release of detained journalist
To mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), with technical support from the International… Read More »Safe to Report? NUSOJ releases damning report on safety of journalists in Somalia
Under the theme, “Silencing the Guns: Protecting the Safety and Security of Somali Journalists”, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), in collaboration with the… Read More »Puntland and Galmudug journalists join forces in search of safety and security for journalists through professional solidarity
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the twin car bomb explosions in Mogadishu today, which claimed the life of M24 TV journalist Mohamed… Read More »Broadcast journalist murdered, 3 others wounded in twin car bombings in Mogadishu
On the occasion of the World Day of Decent Work, 7 October 2022, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) takes the opportunity to once… Read More »Poor working conditions threaten integrity of journalism in Somalia
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2022, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) takes the opportunity to draw attention… Read More »No peace without safe journalism says NUSOJ on International Peace Day
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes today’s arrest of the two soldiers who stand accused for violently attacking and seriously wounding journalist Ahmed… Read More »There are no shortcuts to justice: Soldiers arrested after allegedly and grievously wounding a journalist
Today, 15 September 2022, The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) joins the rest of the World in commemorating the International Day of Democracy. The… Read More »No better way for Somalia to celebrate International Day of Democracy than to see the urgent reversal of repressive and archaic legislations
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) demands for an immediate and credible inquiry, into the circumstances surrounding the near-fatal shooting today, of journalist Ahmed… Read More »NUSOJ calls for credible probe and accountability for journalist’s near-fatal shooting
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes the swift and overwhelming vote by the House of People of Somalia’s Federal Parliament, which endorsed the… Read More »NUSOJ calls on the new Somali government to usher in a fair and equitable human rights agenda
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has launched a nation-wide program designed to equip media and civil society actors in Somalia, with the communication… Read More »Launch of a National Program to Promote the Role and Place of Somali Journalists in Preventing Violent Extremism through Positive Narratives and Effective Reporting
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns and rejects in totality, the decision of the authorities in Somaliland to ban and suspend the operations… Read More »NUSOJ condemns Somaliland’s crude assault on the BBC and independent journalism
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the unprovoked violence meted out by Federal Somali Police Force (SPF) on two journalists as they reported… Read More »Police violence and incommunicado detention against independent journalists
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is pleased to release its report, “Safe Journalism and Unfettered Access to Information: Key Drivers for Sustainable Development… Read More »Ground-breaking report sheds light on the impediments to safety of journalists and access to information that hinder the realisation of Sustainable Development in Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) concluded the first ever journalists’ conference on the role journalists play in… Read More »UK and ILO join forces to build the capacity and confidence of Somali journalists to report fairly on labour migration
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes release of journalists Mohamed Abdi Sheik and Abdijibar Mohamed Hussein from Hargeisa Central Prison, after spending nearly… Read More »NUSOJ welcomes release of jailed journalists, calls on Somaliland authorities to stop persecuting journalists under defective and archaic law
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is horrified and saddened by the events in Hiiraan region where two journalists were attacked and sustained grave… Read More »NUSOJ Condemns Violent Attack on Journalists in Hiiraan
