Mogadishu, SONNA – The Ministry of Info, Tradition and Tourism of the Federal Authorities of Somalia has convened a workshop centered on adapting to vary and modernizing the Somali media sector. The occasion introduced collectively roughly 30 journalists from each personal and public media establishments to discover methods for aligning Somali journalism with international requirements and rising business tendencies.
Opening the workshop, the Director Common of Info, Tradition and Tourism, Mr. Abdullahi Hayir Dualle, emphasised the rising significance of the media’s position in a quickly altering communication panorama. He referred to as on Somali journalists to embrace change and take duty for guaranteeing that the nation’s media evolves according to worldwide journalistic requirements.
“Our media should mirror the transformation occurring world wide. Journalists have a vital position on this journey of modernization—to tell, to coach, and to information the general public responsibly,” mentioned Mr. Abdullahi Hayir Dualle.
The Director of Communications Technique on the Ministry, Mr. Abdishakur Ali Ahmed, delivered a presentation on the transformations shaping trendy media, together with the rise of digital platforms, evolving viewers habits, and heightened competitors. He additionally addressed the vital steadiness between innovation and media duty.
“Trendy journalism calls for not solely technical adaptation but in addition a agency dedication to moral requirements and public service. We have to be able to compete in a globalized media market whereas staying true to our social obligations,” he famous.
The Director Common of the Somali Nationwide Academy of Sciences, additionally Mr. Abdullahi Hayir, reiterated the media’s responsibility to information public discourse and reply to the evolving dynamics in information manufacturing and dissemination. He inspired the contributors to see themselves as each reporters and reformers within the nationwide media panorama.
The workshop marks a part of a broader effort by the Ministry to construct the capability of Somali journalists and help the transition towards a extra skilled, revolutionary, and accountable media surroundings.
