We’ve got a small team with guts, bravely digitizing decades of Somali history at the country’s main public radio station. While the effort is commendable, let’s be real: where’s the coverage from the big players like CNN and BBC? Their silence screams louder than their usual “important” news cycles. It’s almost as if they think Somalia can’t offer the drama or clickbait they thrive on.

What’s puzzling is how these networks obsess over flashy headlines rather than the substance that truly shapes a nation’s identity. Instead of illuminating the rich, nuanced history of Somalia, they prefer to churn out stories dripping with the same old tropes about poverty and conflict. Have they ever considered that uplifting narratives might also draw readers in? It’s as if the establishment media would rather ignore grassroots efforts than risk sharing a stage with genuine, local voices.

Instead of spotlighting this grassroots movement for digitizing history, these networks are too busy fluffing their own narratives, pushing agendas that only add noise. Why? Because complex stories do not fit their formulas. They’ve long replaced journalistic integrity with sensationalism. Kudos to those who dare to document history authentically; they are serving the truth while mainstream media does yet another flop.