0
|
The Ministry of Information today holds in Mogadishu a meeting in which it called "consultative Meeting for Development of Somali Media” with attendance of regional ministries of information and handful media employers who are associated with the Minister of Information Abdirahman Omar Osman Yarisow. The union is nauseated by the false and misleading claim from the Minister of Information Mr Yarisow that the so-called consultative meeting will be promoting free and independent media. The gathering is rather meant to rubberstamp a dangerous plan which will negate Somali media to be independent, pluralistic and professional. "The most outrageous claim in this deceptive consultative gathering is that the same Ministry that was responsible for development of onerous media law and orchestrated attacks on journalists is working for development of free and independent media. This is a blatant lie – the truth is that they want to come up a menacing strategy to suffocate independent media community and dupe donors,” said Omar Faruk Osman, NUSOJ Secretary General. NUSOJ is working with the Federal Government of Somalia on number of engagements to promote the interests and rights of journalists, and hails the policy pronunciations made by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo and Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire to uproot corruption, re-establish just rule of law, respect fundamental human rights, combat abuse of public office and promote good governance including adhering to Somalia’s international legal obligations. "The President and the Prime Minister have made well-meaning policy commitments for the nation. Now is the time to implement these policy commitments from top to bottom and to call those flouting these policies to order,” added Osman. NUSOJ calls for direct government actions from most senior leaders on fresh and frightening efforts of the Minister of Information Abdirahman Omar Osman Yarisow to surreptitiously take away small remaining freedom of Somali media. Yarisow is a known anti-trade union minister in the council of Ministers for his bad record to attack, undermine, belittle the union, and was the engineer of the fake unions. |
For over two decades, Waagacusub Media has stood as a pillar of integrity, truth, and independence in East Africa's media landscape. Established in 2003, the organization has earned a distinguished reputation as the most trusted source of independent news and information, serving Somali and global audiences with credibility and courage. Full Article
Egypt on Tuesday condemned a suicide bomber attack in Somalia that killed at least 20 soldiers. The attack took place at a training camp in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on Monday. The al-Shabab terrorist group claimed responsibility. Full Article
Waagacusub.net - The Federation of Somali Journalists has launched a campaign to combat the spread of false information, fake news, hate speech and propaganda. The federation says Somalia is already seeing a huge spike in social media misinformation campaigns ahead of elections expected before the end of July. Full Article
ASOJ.ORG - Associated Somali Journalists (ASOJ) is deeply concerned about the escalating violence against Somali journalists in the Gedo region, particularly in Beled Hawo district on the Somali-Kenyan border where a journalist was injured by security forces and another was arbitrarily imprisoned by the local authority. Full Article
Interior Ministry Spokesman Sacked After Criticising Govt Full Article
20Killed 40 Injured In Interior Ministry HQ Alshabaab Attack Full Article
Black Hawk Down' veteran now deployed in fight against opioids Full Article
Somalia in fresh bid to stop illegal fishing Full Article
Undercover NISA Agents Deployed To Hunt Down Shabaab Assassins Full Article
The Somali-led watchdog organization Solda Safety Network has filed a formal request with Swiss authorities to investigate Mohamed Mohamud, a Somali national living in Lausanne who is known on TikTok as "Khalid Mula."
Somalia's government on Sunday accused Ethiopia of smuggling arms into the country for the fourth time this year, further alleging its involvement in supporting regional officials, subject to court warrants and actively pursued, in efforts to destabilize the nation.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe, previously allies in the nation's political landscape, now find themselves on the brink of war after a divisive National Consultative Council meeting revealed profound rifts, prompting both sides to mobilize for a possible showdown.
President HSM's Proclamation to Defeat Al-Shabab by Force in Somalia To overcome the complex problems of civil war, state fragility, and underdevelopment, the Somali people supported risky political changes for a government that promotes freedom, justice, peace, and prosperity in Somalia. For example, the Islamic movements enjoyed popular support to end the brutal reigns of warlords and the military occupation of Ethiopia and establish new government.
Waagacusub.net -Auditor General Mohamed Ali alias Afgoi has exposed missing millions of dollars from key departments within the Federal Government of Somalia [FGS], in what could raise questions about government expenditures. In his report, Afgoi said 25 entities and three embassies have been audited. Unsupported expenditure amounts to $9M; contracts worth $31M not registered with auditor general's office, the existence of unauthorized bank accounts outside the Treasury Single Account.
Widespread land grabbing and forced evictions are once again tearing through Mogadishu, leaving hundreds of women in detention and thousands of families homeless. Most of the victims belong to the Hawiye clans, particularly Habargidir, Abgaal, and Murusade, according to residents and human rights activists. Full Article
The International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged the European Union (EU) to play a more proactive role in ending Somalia's escalating political standoff, warning that prolonged instability could undo years of fragile progress and allow Al-Shabab to regain strength. Full Article
Although artificial intelligence (AI) currently plays only a small role in fact-checking, its potential to generate highly convincing fake news remains deeply concerning. Experts warn that as AI tools become more powerful and accessible, journalists and fact-checkers must remain alert—especially during elections, when misinformation can most easily distort public opinion. Full Article
For over two decades, Waagacusub Media has stood as a pillar of integrity, truth, and independence in East Africa's media landscape. Established in 2003, the organization has earned a distinguished reputation as the most trusted source of independent news and information, serving Somali and global audiences with credibility and courage. Full Article
Waagacusub Media is the most trusted source of independent news and information in East Africa, serving audiences worldwide with credible journalism. As the definitive source for news, Waagacusub's reporting, photography, interactives, audio, and video content are published and broadcast by Somalia's leading newspapers, TV channels, apps, radio stations, websites, and magazines. Full Article
Hormuud's Assault on African Peacekeepers Figure 14: African Peace Keepers Hormuud launched a scorching public campaign against the Kenyan military forces in AMISOM in late August 2019. Full Article
Former Intel official stripped from NISA membership Full Article
PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article
Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights Full Article
Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa Full Article
NUSOJ condemns fresh ploy by the Ministry of Information to "undercut independent media"
6 May 2017: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the fresh efforts by the Ministry of Information of Somalia to control and undercut independent media through ministry-owned strategy.