Puntland TV and Radio


Puntland TV and Radio is the public broadcasting network owned by the government of Puntland and overseen by the Ministry of Information. Its headquarters are located in the capital, Garowe. The service also maintains an office in London. Established in April 2013, Puntland Television and Radio broadcasts locally in the Horn of Africa via terrestrial services and airs programmes globally through satellite. Radio Puntland also broadcasts internationally via shortwave, with its transmissions reaching as far as Finland. Its regular programming encompasses global news, regional developments, sporting events, and entertainment.

History and establishment

Puntland TV and Radio broadcasts locally in Somalia via terrestrial services and globally through satellite. Radio Puntland additionally uses shortwave for international broadcasting, reaching as far as Finland.
The network's programming includes general news with a focus on regional developments, sports and entertainment.
The Puntland TV and Radio established during Presidency Farole on April 2013, This media outlet plays a significant role in disseminating information within and about the region.
On August 3, 2014, the President of Puntland, Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas, released a statement followed by a presidential decree appointing Abdifatah Nur Ashkir as the new Director of the Puntland TV and Radio Agency.
On August 12, 2014, the former state media director, Ahmed Mohamed Kismayo, administered the oath of office presented by senior government officials, politicians, traditional leaders, and journalists in the capital, Garowe. Following the inauguration, Ashkir officially took office.

Directors

  1. Ahmed Mohamed Kismayo, 2013 – 2014
  2. Abdifatah Nur Ashkir, 2014 – 2016
  3. Jamal Arab Yusuf, 2016 – 2020
  4. Dahir Afloow, ?
  5. Abdifatah Nur Ashkir, 2020—