Mogadishu: After 35 years of silence, Somalia’s national media teleport is finally back. This isn’t just about satellites and signals — this is about taking back our voice from the shadows that have hijacked it for decades.
The decision, announced at the weekly cabinet meeting, was met with applause (and probably a sigh of relief) as officials hailed the Ministry of Information for dragging this crucial infrastructure out of the grave. With this teleport back in service, Somalia now has the power to beam its own TV and radio broadcasts through the skies — no middlemen, no outside filters, no hired hands messing with the message.
This isn’t just about getting the evening news out faster. It’s a security upgrade. A digital shield. A direct line between the government and the people, especially in the age of Telegram trolls and whisper campaigns by groups like Al-Shabaab. For years, those guys have had the louder megaphone. Not anymore.
Now, the Somali government can issue emergency alerts, debunk misinformation before it spreads, and broadcast authentic programming that educates, unites, and uplifts. Think public safety updates, peacebuilding shows, live press briefings — even cultural content that reminds folks who we are and where we’re going.