Mogadishu, Somalia — 2025-12-17 NIEC and NUSOJ Launch Training for Journalists Amidst Benadir Local Elections. MOGADISHU, Somalia — The National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) and the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) have embarked on a strategic initiative to train nearly 90 Somali journalists ahead of the upcoming local elections in the Benadir region.
The workshop, held in Mogadishu, aims to enhance media conduct and ensure ethical reporting standards during the critical election period.
Chairman of the NIEC, Mr. Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, officially inaugurated the training, emphasizing the importance of objective and responsible reporting.
He assured the participants that the Electoral Commission is fully prepared to support the media professionals in their duties to inform the public effectively.
The Secretary General of NUSOJ, Mr. Omar Faruk Osman, highlighted the commitment of Somali journalists to cover the elections with integrity, accuracy, and impartiality.
The workshop is a crucial step in the broader effort to ensure a transparent, credible, and peaceful electoral process in the capital.
The training workshop, which is set to conclude before the Local Council elections scheduled for December 25, is designed to equip journalists with the necessary tools for maintaining professional conduct. This initiative reflects the ongoing efforts to strengthen the media’s role in fostering an informed electorate and a democratic society. Further details regarding the training program and the upcoming elections are expected to be released in the coming days.
Source: sonna.
