FESOJ Concludes Two-Day Training on Reporting Humanitarian Crises, Climate Change & Conflict in Somali Context in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu, Somalia – 31 August 2026 {HMC} The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ), with support from the Finnish Foundation for Media and Development (VIKES), has successfully completed a two-day training on reporting on humanitarian crises, climate change and conflict in Somali context in Mogadishu, Somalia. The training held on 29th to 30thAugust 2026, aimed at strengthening their capacity to report accurately and effectively on humanitarian crises, climate change and conflict in the Somali context.

The training brought together twenty journalists from various media organizations including FESOJ, Somali National University (SNU), Jamhuuriya University, Green Light Association, Action for Environment Education for Somalia (EFASOM), Arladi TV and Somali Academy – Digital Skills Training Center (SODEMY).

Speaking at the opening session, FESOJ Secretary General, Farah Omar Nur, said “This significant training is designed to strengthen the practical knowledge and professional competence of journalists, enabling them to report more effectively on humanitarian crises, climate change and conflict in the Somali context. These are three interconnected challenges that require accurate, responsible and professional reporting.”

Mohamed Mohamud Adde, Senior Media Expert and FESOJ Consultant, highlighted the importance and sensitivity of the key topics covered by the training. He noted that the media plays an important role in raising community awareness about climate change and its consequences.