NUSOJ

Somalia's Press Under Siege: A Six-Month Reflection The landscape of media freedom in Somalia paints a troubling picture—a stark rise in attacks against journalists has caught the attention of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ). During just the first half of 2025, 41 documented violations directly related to their journalistic endeavors emerged. These were not random acts or misunderstandings. Rather, they were deliberate attempts to threaten and stifle those courageous enough to report independently. This…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – On the International Day of Universal Access to Information, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) sounded the alarm about the new Official Information Bill, cautioning that it undermines Somalia's strides towards democracy. This Bill, criticized for possibly curbing information under the guise of national security and confidentiality, stands in stark opposition to UNESCO's 2024 theme, "Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector." NUSOJ Secretary General Omar…