http://somalilandpress.com/3966/radio-hargeisa-goes-globalHargeisa, Saturday 4 April 2009 (Somalilandpress) - Hargeisa Radio; the national radio of Somaliland, has made the quantum leap to become the latest radio station to hit the airwaves of most East African nations such as Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Radio Hargeisa was the first Somali speaking radio, established in 1948, but the first broadcasting began in December 1951. However in 1988, it was destroyed by Siyad Bare's forces, the last Somali dictator.
For the past year, it has been under going some major improvements to it's services and reception.
On Monday, Somaliland students in Yemen were able to listen to Radio Hargeisa for the first time in many years, while on Wednesday it hit the airwaves of Japan for the first time on 7145kHz at 1759UTC.
On Friday, Somaliland students studying in neighbouring countries were able to listen to Radio Hargeisa.
Radio Hargeisa broadcasts Somali music, news and other current affairs.
It mainly broadcasts in Somali language.
Now Radio Hargeisa will bring back the beloved old school Somali mixtapes - time to dust off your old radios and enjoy your beloved radio again; Radio Hargeisa, the voice of Somaliland.
Source: Somalilandpress
(Zacharias Lianges, Greece/HCDX)