Somalia’s Radio Mogadishu Studios Inaugurated After Major Modernization. Mogadishu, Somalia — 2026-01-05 Lead Paragraph: The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Somalia, Mr. Daud Aweis Jama, has officially inaugurated the modernized studios of Radio Mogadishu, marking a significant development in the country’s media landscape.
The studios, which have been upgraded with state — of-the-art broadcasting equipment, are expected to enhance the station’s technical capacity and broadcast reliability.
The ribbon — cutting ceremony, held on Sunday, was attended by senior officials, including the Director General of the Ministry of Information, Mr. Abdullahi Khayr Duale.
The studio modernization project, which spanned approximately one year, has equipped Radio Mogadishu with the capability to operate two fully functional studios simultaneously. Radio Mogadishu Director Abdifatah Dahir Jayte expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Information for its continued support. He highlighted the acquisition of part of the modern equipment through collaboration with BBC Media Action, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships in strengthening public broadcasting.
Minister Daud Aweis Jama, addressing the event from Studio Seven, commended the station’s staff for their dedication and professionalism. He stated that the project is part of the Somali government’s broader efforts to develop and modernize national media, aiming to effectively inform and educate the Somali public.
The modernization of Radio Mogadishu’s studios is a significant milestone in the ongoing reform and capacity-building of Somalia’s state media institutions.
Further details regarding the project’s impact and the station’s future programming are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
