
There are ongoing investigations by the Somali federal government forces in the area to take over the militants in controlling the area.
Four days ago Hirshabelle members of parliaments blamed the federal government for the road security challenges in the middle shabelle.
Currently, the road is committed dangrous attacks by al-Shabaab fighters targeting Hirshabelle Administration along with the people of the region.
A shocking human rights incident has sparked public outrage in Afgooye district after several Somali women were arrested and shackled with metal cuffs on both their hands and feet. The women were detained shortly after attending a community meeting where they expressed criticism of the Afgooye district administration. Full Article
Mogadishu (Waagacusub Media) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday morning, marking his first visit to the capital in several months. Farmaajo and his delegation landed at Aden Adde International Airport, where they were received by members of parliament, political figures, and sections of the public who had gathered to welcome him. Full Article
Waagacusub.net London – The Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Tim Davie, is reportedly preparing to resign following revelations that the BBC had edited or distorted a portion of Donald Trump's speech delivered on January 6, 2021, during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Full Article
Mogadishu, Somalia – November 7, 2025: A group of Somali gunmen who hijacked the oil tanker Hellas Aphrodite have reportedly abandoned the vessel after failing to gain access to the secured area where 24 crew members had barricaded themselves. According to local and maritime sources, the armed group boarded the Malta-flagged tanker while it was sailing approximately 1,000 kilometers off the Somali coast — an area previously considered safe and far beyond the typical range of Somali pirate operations. Full Article
Waagacusub.net - Several people were killed and a number of others wounded in mortar shells that struck targets near Somalia president's residence in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, local officials have confirmed. Full Article
The annual U.N. General Assembly is an orgy of symbolism. Who meets whom on the sidelines? Who tried but failed to secure a meeting with the U.S. president? Who walks out of whose speech? Whom do security officers intercept when they try to exceed the permissions of their visa? Full Article
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Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the immediate cancellation of deportation protections for Somali nationals living in the state of Minnesota, sending shockwaves through one of the largest Somali diaspora communities in the world. In a strongly worded post shared online, President Trump stated: "Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of Dollars are missing. Send them back to where they came from. It's OVER!" The message has triggered widespread fear among Somali immigrants and families in Minnesota, many of whom have lived in the United States for decades and built stable communities.
By Dahir Abdulle Alasow – Investigative Sports Journalist Amsterdam – 18 November 2025 =The Dutch national football team is celebrating a historic achievement after officially qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dominant 4–0 victory over Lithuania in Amsterdam on Monday night.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a move highlighting Ethiopia's growing focus on Gulf partnerships, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Ambassador Jamal Bakar, a senior diplomat from the Somali Regional State, as the country's new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By Dahir Alasow – Investigative Journalist, Waagacusub Media Mogadishu | Waagacusub.net | November 2025 A new political alliance is taking shape in Somalia as nine influential political figures — drawn from different parties, civic movements, and government backgrounds — have united under one banner known as the Union for National Dignity (Midowga Haybad Qaran). The coalition, announced through a joint press statement in Mogadishu, aims to create a unified political front capable of "restoring national cohesion, governance integrity, and public confidence in Somalia's democracy."
Tensions, celebrations, and disappointment have swept across Somali social media circles following the fiercely contested Minneapolis mayoral election, where the race took on deep clan and community undertones among the city's large Somali diaspora.
A shocking human rights incident has sparked public outrage in Afgooye district after several Somali women were arrested and shackled with metal cuffs on both their hands and feet. The women were detained shortly after attending a community meeting where they expressed criticism of the Afgooye district administration. Full Article
Nairobi – A heartwarming development has captured national attention in Kenya after President William Ruto personally intervened to improve the living conditions of a young female police officer who had been residing in a makeshift iron-sheet shack. The officer was recently relocated to a modern, fully furnished apartment as part of the government's Affordable Housing project. The Affordable Housing initiative — one of the flagship social programs championed by President Ruto's administration — aims to uplift low-income families by providing access to dignified, safe and modern living spaces. The relocation of the police officer has become a powerful symbol of the government's commitment to prioritizing people living in hardship. Full Article
Washington / Minneapolis — Signs are increasingly pointing to a sweeping new crackdown by the United States against Somali-owned money transfer companies, raising alarm within the Somali-American community as political rhetoric intensifies. Full Article
Mogadishu – Somalia's Military Court has officially begun the trial of a senior al-Shabaab official, in a case that is being viewed as one of the most significant legal proceedings against the militant group in recent years. Full Article
The Hague – The Netherlands is witnessing a notable shift in its internal security landscape, driven by rising criminal activities, radicalization threats, and organized crime networks. In response, the national intelligence agency AIVD has increased monitoring and enforcement efforts across the country, signaling a new era of vigilance in safeguarding public safety. 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
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Five people were killed after unknown gunmen fired their mini-bus
Five people were killed after unknown gunmen fired their mini-bus