Sunatimes.com – Code of Conduct & Editorial Policy

1. Our Mission

The Sunatimes is an independent voice in print and online.
We report news responsibly and truthfully so that readers can make informed decisions, improve their lives, and strengthen mutual understanding and respect among communities—both locally and globally.

In our approach and content, we uphold universal human values, rights, and freedoms.
We are a business that places our readers’ interests first, guided by integrity, accountability, and fairness in all we do.

2. Who We Are

Sunatimes.com is a privately owned independent media organization based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with a network of correspondents across the country and abroad.
Our independence enables us to report freely, provide a diversity of viewpoints, and uncover stories that are authentically Somali yet globally relevant.

Our editorial decisions are made solely by our newsroom, free from political, governmental, or corporate influence.

3. Our Purpose

In an era of rapid change and misinformation, Sunatimes.com strives to provide accurate, balanced, and contextual reporting that helps readers understand current events, trends, and issues affecting humanity.

We aim to make a positive social impact by promoting awareness, empathy, and informed public dialogue.
We focus on stories that matter—those that reflect the lived realities of ordinary people, not just what is sensational or trending.

4. Our Values

At the heart of Sunatimes.com lies a deep belief in freedom, dignity, and equality.

We are committed to:

• Upholding freedom of the press, speech, and assembly.

• Defending human rights and justice for all people.

• Speaking for the voiceless and oppressed.

• Reporting with accuracy, honesty, and compassion.

• Avoiding hate speech, discrimination, and propaganda.

• Ensuring transparency, fairness, and respect in all our journalism.

Our reporters and editors are guided by the IFJ Global Charter of Ethics for Journalists, ensuring our work remains credible and principled.

5. Our History

The English edition of Sunatimes.com was launched in 2010 in response to a growing need for independent, uncensored journalism in Somalia.

Since then, we have built a loyal readership across Somalia, Africa, and the Somali diaspora worldwide.
We continue to publish stories that highlight truth, accountability, and the daily realities shaping the lives of Somali people.

6. Our Coverage & Reach

Sunatimes.com publishes news from across Africa and occasionally Asia, with a focus on:

• Somalia’s political, economic, and social developments

• Human rights and justice

• Peacebuilding and reconciliation

• International affairs relevant to the Horn of Africa

We currently publish in English, and plan to expand to Somali and Arabic editions in the near future.

"We believe that truth is not only a journalistic duty but a moral responsibility to humanity.”

7. Contact Information

Sunatimes Media Center
Mogadishu, Somalia
[email protected]
www.sunatimes.com
Editor-in-Chief: Sadia Hassan