MOGADISHU (Baraarug) – Abdulqadir Zubeir Haji Hassan, despite the tragic loss of his brother, the late Hassan Zubeir, in an al-Shabaab bombing in 2009, refused to let grief stop him from pursuing a career in media.
He sees journalism as a family legacy, inherited from his late father, Zubeir Haji Hassan, a skilled radio technician.
Somali journalists face immense risks: over 80 have been killed since 1992, and many have been forced to flee the country.
Amid these dangers, Abdulqadir continues to work in the media while also mentoring a new generation of video producers—helping young people gain professional skills, build independence, and become self-reliant.
Abdulqadir Zubeir Haji Hassan shared his inspiring journey with Baraarug.