Veteran Journalist Abdirizakh Haji Mohamed Siraad Passes Away in Somaliland

GOOBJOOG NEWS | HARGEISA: Long-serving BBC Somali Service journalist Abdirizakh Haji Mohamed Siraad has passed away.

According to family sources, Siraad passed away Sunday night at a hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

The veteran journalist, completed his secondary education in 1947 before pursuing higher education in London in 1969, where he earned a degree in Chemistry. 

Known for dedication to his craft, Siraad had a long career, spanning decades, including roles at Radio Mogadishu, Radio Hargeisa, and the BBC Somali Service.  

Federal government of Somalia’s Information minister Da’uud Aweys Jama, Deputy Minister of Information Abdirahman Yusuf Omar Al-Adaala, former Foreign Minister Yusuf Garaad Omar, and Director General of the Ministry Abdullahi Hayir Duale expressed their condolences to Siraad’s family and relatives. 

Siraad’s contributions to Somali media leave a lasting legacy in journalism, and his passing is a significant loss for the community.