The somalinews is full of propaganda and fabrications and are far from professionalism so the less we have the better for the country.
The govt has set up the minimum age at 40 to be a journalist, for the national matters he has to proof his sources, not puts the national security in danger otherwise he will get prohibited from his work.
"MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The Somali government's draft media legislation that proposes the suspension of journalists for work that undermines national security will make reporting even more difficult in a country where reporters are frequently threatened and even killed, journalists said Friday.
The law was approved by government ministers on Thursday, according to Abdullahi Elmoge, Somalia's information minister, who said some journalists had abused their freedoms. He said the country needs "a media law that guarantees the rights of everyone."
The draft law proposes a government watchdog agency and requires journalists to reveal anonymous sources if compelled by a court. It says that offending media houses can have their licenses revoked. The draft law also states that journalists can be suspended or fined for publishing work that undermines national peace and security.
Omar Faruk Osman of the National Union of Somali Journalists said the law was vague and could be abused in ways that undermine press freedom.
"We believe that this draft bill will lead to serious repression of media rights," he said.
Mohamed Bashir Hashi, an editor at Shabelle radio in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, said such legislation would force many independent journalists to become less critical of the government.
"It was largely written in favor of the government, not journalists," he said.
Lawmakers have to pass the bill before it can be signed into law by Somalia's president."
Other news
Djabouti is about to mediate between the govt and raaskambooni so they can reach a durable solution.
Having mediated before between many somali groups, they seem to be specifically trained in this field
Sources are saying Djbouti may come up with their clues and ideas
Shaykh madoobe is expected to visit djabouti soon, looks like the shaykh is in a transitional time between kenya and djabouti
I have revealed yesterday that djbouti will be in charge of kismayo and I don't know if this related with their expected role in there though their army is not yet ready but were included in the list.
According to a somali military sources the first two pattalions from uganda and burunda have been made ready so far and will get deployed soon in kismayo.
Somali govt and AU are still in talks regarding KDFs future in there and the new amisom.
dumbest law I ever heard, I understand curbing these unprofessional clan journalist but 40? Lmao that is retarded.
