Another Media Worker Killed in Somalia

A renowned poet and media worker died after being shot several times by unknown gunmen near his house. He becomes the 18th media worker to be killed in the country since the start of the year.

Somali journalists wear bullet-proof vests to go to work (file photo):The country has been described as the most dangerous place in Africa to practice journalism.

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