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Ex-Director of Somali National News Agency Dies in Mogadishu

One of Somalia’s most experienced journalists lost his life in Mogadishu on Thursday morning.

The Ministry of Information relayed the shocking news regarding the demise of veteran journalist Mohamed Isak Mursal earlier today.

Mursal’s contributions to journalism and the Somali National News Agency (SONNA) are surely appreciated by many.

His work will be remembered long after his interment.

The death of Mursal, who once served as the Director of SONNA, is a significant loss for Somali media and journalism.

The information ministry sent condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.