The Speaker of the House of the People Meets with Private Media Leaders

MUQDISHO — The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), held a meeting with the leaders of private media, during which the strengthening of cooperation between the House of the People and the media, the protection of media independence, and the safeguarding of freedom of speech were discussed.

The meeting focused on strengthening the relationship between the House of the People and the media, transparency, the dissemination of accurate information, combating misinformation, and raising awareness among the Somali community. Chairman Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur stated that he believes that a free media, which conducts monitoring and constructive criticism, plays an important role in the country's development, transparency, and accountability of government institutions.

He emphasized that the media is a crucial pillar in connecting the House of the People and the Somali community, highlighting the importance of cooperation based on understanding, openness, and respecting press freedom. The chairman also urged media leaders to take part in combating the spread of misinformation and propaganda, which he said serve Al-Shabaab and other groups or individuals seeking to harm the interests of the nation and the Somali statehood.

He encouraged the media to enhance community awareness and strive to report accurate news based on responsibility, reflecting the public interest. This meeting comes at a time when discussions regarding the role of independent media in accountability, transparency, and the relationship between government institutions and the public are increasing.

The media in Somalia includes television stations, radio stations, newspapers, and news websites, both government and private. Journalists in the country still face challenges related to security, political tensions, and the protection of press freedom.

The objectives of the meeting included strengthening cooperation between the House of the People and the private media, while encouraging the dissemination of accurate information and

Responsible journalism.

The meeting focused on strengthening the relationship between the House of the People and the media, transparency, the dissemination of accurate information, combating misinformation, and raising awareness among the Somali community.

Chairman Abdulqadir Mohamed Noor stated that he believes that free media, which conducts monitoring and constructive criticism, plays an important role in the country's development, transparency, and accountability of government institutions.

He emphasized that the media is a crucial pillar in connecting the House of the People and the Somali community, highlighting the importance of cooperation based on mutual understanding, openness, and the protection of press freedom.

The chairman also called on media leaders to take part in combating the spread of misinformation and propaganda, which he said serve Al-Shabaab and other groups or individuals seeking to harm the interests of the nation and the Somali statehood.

He urged the media to enhance community awareness and strive to report accurate news responsibly, reflecting the public interest.

This meeting comes at a time when discussions regarding the role of independent media in accountability, transparency, and the relationship between government institutions and the public are increasing.