Information Minister Addresses Future of Media in the Age of Artificial Intelligence at World Media Summit

BEIJING (SONNA) – Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, H.E. Abdifatah Kasim Mohamud, has addressed the Seventh World Media Summit in Beijing, highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the media industry and the importance of international cooperation in promoting reliable information and public trust.

In his address, the Minister called for commitments made at the summit to be translated into practical action, particularly through strengthening journalists’ professional skills, expanding access to technology and safeguarding media ethics.

He stressed that news accuracy and editorial responsibility must remain central to the modernisation of the media industry.

“Technology continues to evolve rapidly, but our responsibility to the public remains unchanged. We must embrace the opportunities it creates while addressing the challenges that may arise,” Minister Abdifatah said.

Speaking about Somalia’s media sector, the Minister emphasised the need to build journalists’ skills, modernise media services and develop media infrastructure. He reaffirmed Somalia’s readiness to engage in cooperation based on knowledge-sharing, information verification and projects with measurable outcomes.

The Minister also thanked the Government of China, Xinhua News Agency and the World Media Summit Secretariat for organising the event.

He was accompanied by the directors of Somali National Television (SNTV), the Somali National News Agency (SONNA) and the Ministry’s Media Strategy Department.