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Caasimada Online
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How we read the region's sources
NEWSROOM assesses the outlets it aggregates and reviews individual claims against the public record. Each source carries a reliability grade, and each grade links to the reasoning behind it.
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These grades are NEWSROOM editorial assessments, not statements of fact. They reflect our review of each outlet against a published methodology — sourcing transparency, corrections record, ownership disclosure, and factual track record — and are updated as practices change. Outlets may request a right of reply on their page.
The reliability scale
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Reliable
Green
Consistent sourcing, transparent corrections, and a strong factual track record.
B
Generally reliable
Yellow
Mostly sound reporting with occasional lapses in sourcing or context.
C
Mixed reliability
Orange
Useful but inconsistent — may carry bias, thin sourcing, or undisclosed interests.
D
Low reliability
Red
Frequent accuracy problems or opacity that warrant reading with caution.
Source directory
NEWSROOM's reliability grades for the outlets it monitors.
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Hiiraan Online
Generally reliableGenerally sound reporting with occasional lapses in sourcing or context.
C
Garowe Online
Mixed reliabilityUseful coverage, but in NEWSROOM's review shows a recurring slant on contested topics.
C
Goobjoog News
Mixed reliabilityUseful coverage, but in NEWSROOM's review shows a recurring slant on contested topics.
C
SONNA
Mixed · State-ownedState-owned news agency; ownership disclosed. Reliable on official announcements, partial on policy disputes.
D
WardheerNews
Low reliabilityIn NEWSROOM's assessment, sourcing and corrections fall short of the standard for higher grades.
D
Somali Guardian
Low reliabilityIn NEWSROOM's assessment, sourcing and corrections fall short of the standard for higher grades.
D
Dawan Africa
Low reliabilityIn NEWSROOM's assessment, sourcing and corrections fall short of the standard for higher grades.
D
Horseed Media
Low reliabilityIn NEWSROOM's assessment, sourcing and corrections fall short of the standard for higher grades.
D
Shabelle Media
Low reliabilityIn NEWSROOM's assessment, sourcing and corrections fall short of the standard for higher grades.
Recently checked claims
Story-level checks are separate from source grades — a low-rated outlet can still run an accurate story.
A regional patrol framework is under formal discussion among Gulf and Horn states
Confirmed by multiple named officials across independent outlets.
Verified
9 sources
The agreement will be signed before the end of the month
Sources disagree on timing; no official date has been published.
Disputed
5 sources
A named official resigned over the talks
No record of any resignation; the claim originates from a single unverified post.
False
0 corroborating
Port throughput figures cited from last quarter
Accurate when published, but superseded by newer data this week.
Outdated
Updated
How we grade
Four criteria, applied consistently and re-reviewed over time.
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Sourcing transparency
Are claims attributed to named, on-the-record sources, or to anonymous and single sourcing?
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Corrections record
Does the outlet correct errors visibly, or quietly alter and move on?
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Ownership disclosure
Is ownership and any state or commercial interest disclosed to readers?
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Factual track record
Over time, how often do its reports hold up against the verified record?
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