{"id":18622,"date":"2026-02-11T23:44:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=18622"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:18:36","slug":"somalia-bolsters-government-communication-mechanisms-during-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2026\/02\/11\/somalia-bolsters-government-communication-mechanisms-during-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Somalia bolsters government communication mechanisms during emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200bMOGADISHU —<\/strong> According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, concluded a specialized workshop on government communication coordination mechanisms during emergencies.<\/p>\n

The agency reported that the workshop focused on enhancing the readiness of state institutions to manage media messaging during crises and unifying official discourse to ensure the swift delivery of accurate information to citizens.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe event featured specialized officials in media and public relations from various sovereign entities, showcasing practical models for organizing information flow and ensuring rapid media response during critical times.<\/p>\n

The workshop\u2019s agenda included a review of practical experiences in corporate communication management under exceptional circumstances, aiming to develop unified communication protocols to address security and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

In his closing remarks, the Minister of Information emphasized that the government prioritizes unifying its messaging, stressing that accuracy and speed are the key elements in meeting public information needs effectively.<\/p>\n

Minister Jama underscored the necessity of immediately countering disinformation campaigns and fake news promoted by extremist groups, asserting that community awareness backed by facts is the primary pillar for maintaining security.<\/p>\n

He noted that enhancing coordination between government agencies contributes to solidifying trust with the public and supports the state’s efforts in presenting a coherent national narrative capable of debunking malicious propaganda.<\/p>\n

At the conclusion of the event, the Minister of Information, joined by H.E. Omar Ali Abdi, Minister of State for Defense, distributed certificates to the participants, commending their roles in advancing the state’s media apparatus.<\/p>\n

According to Somali sources, this initiative reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to developing its communication tools to keep pace with current requirements and protect society from information manipulation risks during emergencies.<\/p>\n

Developing communication skills for emergencies represents an investment in national security. Success in information management demonstrates the state’s strength and leadership capacity, transforming media discourse from a mere reporting tool into a strategic asset that safeguards national stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u200bMOGADISHU — According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, concluded a specialized workshop on government communication coordination mechanisms during emergencies. The agency reported that the workshop focused on enhancing the readiness of state institutions to manage media messaging during crises and unifying official discourse …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18623,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-environment-and-disasters","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t