Somalia’s new law against sharing info with ‘enemies’ opposed

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed alias Farmaajo. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

A new Somali media law meant to enforce professionalism and safeguard the country’s state secrets from ‘enemies’ has been met with wide-ranging criticism for ‘criminalising’ journalism.

Last week, Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmaajo assented to the Media Bill, an amendment from a controversial 2016 law which had been seen by players as retrogressive.