1. Mission Statement
At 24 Somalia, we are committed to providing accurate, timely, and relevant news coverage on Somali affairs, politics, business, and diaspora stories. Our mission is to uphold journalistic integrity, ensure transparency, and promote factual, unbiased reporting for the global Somali community.
2. Editorial Standards
We follow internationally recognized journalism ethics, including:
Accuracy – Ensuring all published content is fact-checked and sourced from credible references.
Fairness & Balance – Presenting all sides of a story without bias.
Independence – Maintaining editorial freedom, free from political or commercial influence.
Transparency – Clearly disclosing sources and methodologies for news gathering.
3. Fact-Checking & Verification
All articles must be reviewed by an editor before publication.
We require at least two independent sources for news verification.If official data is unavailable, we will consult experts, academic research, or verified reports.Anonymous sources are only used when absolutely necessary, and their credibility must be independently verified.
4. Sourcing & Attribution
All data, statistics, and claims must be linked to verifiable sources such as government reports, academic institutions, or reputable news agencies.
User-generated content, opinion pieces, and community stories will be clearly labeled as such.
Images and videos must be properly attributed and not manipulated or misleading.
5. Corrections & Updates
If an error is found in a published article, we will immediately correct it and provide an editor’s note explaining the correction.
We maintain an open corrections policy, allowing readers to report inaccuracies via email or our website.
6. Editorial Independence
Our journalists and editors operate free from political, commercial, or ideological influence.
We do not accept payments or favors in exchange for editorial coverage.
Sponsored content and advertisements will always be clearly labeled and kept separate from news reporting.
7. Community Contributions
Readers and contributors may submit articles, but all submissions undergo an editorial review before publication.
User submissions must adhere to our ethical and accuracy guidelines.
Hate speech, misinformation, and unverified claims will not be published.
8. Handling Sensitive Topics
Reports on conflict, human rights issues, and violence will be covered with care, prioritizing the safety and dignity of those affected.
We will not publish graphic content unless deemed necessary for public awareness, and in such cases, viewer discretion warnings will be provided.
9. Advertising & Sponsored Content
Advertisements must align with our ethical guidelines and cannot mislead readers.
Sponsored articles will be labeled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership".
Editorial teams are separate from advertising teams to prevent conflicts of interest.
10. Editorial Oversight & Contact
For any concerns regarding our reporting, readers can reach out to:
📧 Editorial Team: 24somalianews@gmail.com
📧 Corrections & Feedback: 24somalianews@gmail.com
🌍 Website: www.24somalia.com
