{"id":437902,"date":"2025-03-15T12:14:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T09:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=437902"},"modified":"2025-03-15T12:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T09:14:17","slug":"somali-media-council-members-honored-with-grand-iftar-reception-in-dhuusamareeb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/somali-media-council-members-honored-with-grand-iftar-reception-in-dhuusamareeb\/","title":{"rendered":"Somali Media Council Members Honored with Grand Iftar Reception in Dhuusamareeb"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dad65929\">\n<div class=\"f9bf7997 d7dc56a8 c05b5566\">\n<div class=\"ds-markdown ds-markdown--block\">\n<p><em>Dhuusamareeb, Galmudug State<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Members of the Somali Media Council (SMC) were warmly welcomed to Dhuusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug State, with a grand Iftar reception hosted by King Bashir Ciise on the evening of March 15, 2025. The event, held at King Bashir\u2019s residence, brought together government officials, civil society representatives, and media stakeholders to celebrate the Council\u2019s contributions to the development of Somalia\u2019s media landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The reception was attended by prominent figures, including ministers from the Galmudug Administration, the Governor of Galgaduud Region, Elmi Ali Ganey, and leaders from various civil society organizations. In their remarks, attendees praised the Somali Media Council for its pivotal role in enhancing the professionalism and intelligence of the Somali media community, as well as its efforts to unify media outlets across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, King Bashir Ciise emphasized the importance of the Council\u2019s work in fostering a well-informed public. \u201cThe Somali Media Council plays a critical role in building the capacity of our journalists and connecting media sectors across the nation. Their efforts are essential in raising awareness and promoting unity among our people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Elmi Ali Ganey echoed these sentiments, highlighting the Council\u2019s contributions to the development of the Galmudug media community. \u201cThe training and support provided by the Somali Media Council are invaluable to our region. We are grateful for their commitment to improving the quality of journalism in Somalia,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Hinda Jama, the Head of Training at the Somali Media Council, and Abdiqani Abdullahi, the Council\u2019s Senior Advisor, expressed their gratitude for the warm reception. They explained that the purpose of their visit to Dhuusamareeb was to conduct a training program aimed at enhancing the skills of local journalists. \u201cThis training is part of our broader plan to build the capacity of Somali journalists and improve the quality of media across the country,\u201d said Hinda Jama.<\/p>\n<p>The Somali Media Council has begun a three-day training course in Dhuusamareeb today, focusing on media development and capacity-building for journalists in the Galmudug region. The initiative is part of the Council\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Somali media community and promote public awareness through high-quality journalism.<\/p>\n<p>The grand Iftar reception not only celebrated the Council\u2019s achievements but also emphasized the strong partnership between the Somali Media Council and regional authorities. As the Council continues its work to elevate the standards of Somali media, events like this highlight the importance of collaboration in achieving a more informed and united society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-437906\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250315-WA0020-768x576-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250315-WA0020-768x576-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250315-WA0020-768x576-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-437907\" src=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250315-WA0018-860x645-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250315-WA0018-860x645-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250315-WA0018-860x645-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250315-WA0018-860x645-1.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-flex\">\n<div class=\"ds-flex abe97156\">\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ds-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ds-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ds-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-icon-button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ds-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e886deb9\">\n<div class=\"e214291b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dhuusamareeb, Galmudug State\u00a0\u2013 Members of the Somali Media Council (SMC) were warmly welcomed to Dhuusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug State, with a grand Iftar reception hosted by King Bashir Ciise on the evening of March 15, 2025. 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