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BBC Director-General Tim Davie Expected to Resign After Altering Trump Speech Footage from January 6 Capitol Riot

0 Visits: 1382 | Monday November 10, 2025 - 01:02:02
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.

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ASOJ strongly condemns the wounding of a journalist & arresting another.

0 Visits: 13443 | Thursday April 01, 2021 - 20:44:13
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…

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Djibouti:Protect Jailed Air Force Pilot's Rights

0 Visits: 16401 | Friday July 03, 2020 - 05:23:11
Allow Peaceful Protests, Protect Media Freedom Djibouti's authorities should impartially investigate alleged mistreatment of a detained former air force pilot and ensure that his due process rights are respected, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have repressed peaceful protests that…

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Hormuud telecom and Al-Shabaab's Strategy of Destroying Mobile Communication Masts

0 Visits: 22951 | Tuesday November 19, 2019 - 12:38:03
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.

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Hormuud Telecom, Taaj Express, Salaam Bank and Dahabshiil Money Transfer directly pay taxes to Al-Shabaab.

0 Visits: 17806 | Wednesday November 13, 2019 - 03:29:35
But Al-Shabaab derives the bulk of its funding for its operations from taxing business people and most lucrative companies in Mogadishu and control of most businesses in rural Somalia. 51 -Over the years, the terrorist group has established a well-structured and oiled taxation infrastructure supported…

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Hormuud Telecom pays an estimated $200,000 every month to the Al-Shabaab

0 Visits: 14000 | Thursday November 07, 2019 - 10:51:38
"Hormuud pays an estimated $200,000 every month to the Al-Shabaab", said a former head of Amniyat and now a top official of Somali government intelligence agency tracking Al-Shabaab movements.

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Somali Prime Minister welcomes high-level Eritrean delegation in Mogadishu

0 Visits: 15999 | Tuesday August 14, 2018 - 03:53:33
Mogadishu, Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire received a high-level delegation from Eritrea including foreign minister, H. E. Ahmed Saleh and adviser to President of Eritrea, Mr. Yamane Gebreab, who are on an official visit to Somalia at the invitation of President of the Somalia, H. E Mohamed…

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Press Release by Ministries of Information of Regional States of Federal Republic of Somalia

0 Visits: 20750 | Sunday April 22, 2018 - 05:54:33
Today, 21/04/2018, Ministers of Information of five (5) Regional States of Federal Republic of Somalia, namely Puntland, Jubbaland, SouthWest, Galmudug and Hirshabelle were invited to Multi-Stakeholders Safety of Journalists Forum in Mogadishu whereas Regional States of Somalia and Independent Journalist…

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UAE funds media "propaganda" to destabilise Turkish, Qatari development missions

0 Visits: 15919 | Monday December 04, 2017 - 08:50:37
Waagacusub.net - The operation of the UAE into Somalia has taken a new turn when the wealthy gulf country, desperately seeking to influence Somalis over the gulf crisis, came up with new strategy, by using Somali media to mount pressure on the Somali government and its main ally Turkey.

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The UN and Genocide by Starvation in Somalia

0 Visits: 21574 | Saturday November 11, 2017 - 09:18:51
According to just released information sourced from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the FSNAU between October 2015 and April 2016, a period of only six months, upwards of 400,000 Somali's, two thirds of whom were children, died of starvation.

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Somalia:List Document retrieved from house of AlShabaab leader

0 Visits: 19589 | Monday September 11, 2017 - 10:10:33
Waagacusub.net– An American unmanned drone launched a missile attack on one of Alshabab's most cold-blooded leaders on Sunday, 30 July 2017 in southern Somalia. The drove attack killed a man, who is dubbed the cruelest terror mastermind in the Mogadishu's history.

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Somalia's army chief: Raid killed civilians, not extremists

0 Visits: 14009 | Sunday August 27, 2017 - 05:52:48
Waagacusub.net — Somalia's army chief says civilians, not extremists, were killed in a military operation Friday that both the United States and Somalia say they will investigate.

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Bariire Genocide:Names of the Farmers killed in the U.S.-Somali raid

0 Visits: 12752 | Friday August 25, 2017 - 18:58:42
Waagacusub.net - At least 10 people have been killed in an attack carried out by the Somali and U.S. forces on a farm in a small town in Lower Shabelle region on Friday morning, Garowe Online reports.

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Somalia: US Troops killed 10 civilians -Real Genocide

0 Visits: 13512 | Friday August 25, 2017 - 17:41:46
Waagacusub.net - A Somalia official says a raid by foreign and Somali forces on a farm has killed 10 civilians, including a child.

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Topnews:- Dowladda Farmaajo oo shaqaaleysiineysa Laba kun qof oo ka soo jeeda Puntland iyo Jubaland.

0 Visits: 17925 | Wednesday August 16, 2017 - 00:50:32
Waagacusub.net - Dowladda Federaalka Somalia ayaa qorsheysay in 2,000 (Laba kun) qofood oo u dhashay beelo cayiman lagu kordhiyo shaqaalaha Dowladda Federaalka iyo maamulka Gobolka Banaadir.

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Saudi Arabia has 'clear link' to UK extremism, report says

0 Visits: 9492 | Wednesday July 05, 2017 - 20:30:11
Saudi Arabia is the chief foreign promoter of Islamist extremism in the UK, a new report has claimed.

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US doesn't need Ethiopia in its war on terror in the Horn of Africa

0 Visits: 10543 | Monday May 08, 2017 - 22:19:30
Earlier this month, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited the Middle East and Africa to "reaffirm key U.S. military alliances" and engage with strategic partners." Mattis only visited the tiny nation of Djibouti in the Horn of Africa where the U.S. maintains its largest military base.…

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NUSOJ condemns fresh ploy by the Ministry of Information to "undercut independent media"

0 Visits: 11855 | Sunday May 07, 2017 - 05:55:17
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.

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Dutch arrest suspected Shabaab extremist

0 Visits: 8964 | Wednesday May 03, 2017 - 00:56:49
Dutch police have arrested a suspected member of the Shabaab extremist group following a tip-off from anti-terror authorities, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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Somalia celebrates Workers' Day

0 Visits: 14784 | Monday May 01, 2017 - 16:08:59
Workers in Somalia today join the rest of the world in celebrating Workers' Day amid growing concern over their welfare as the economy continues on its downward spiral and workers are getting poverty salaries.

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President Donald Trump Revokes Deportation Protections for Somalis in Minnesota, Sparking Tension and Fear

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.

Netherlands Secure World Cup 2026 Spot in Style – Koeman Warns: "Victory Is Only the Beginning"

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.

Ethiopia Strengthens Gulf Ties: Somali-Region Diplomat Jamal Bakar Named Ambassador to UAE

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).

Union for National Dignity: Inside Somalia's New Political Power Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections

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."

Somalia: Clan Divisions Surface as Jacob Frey Wins Third Term in Minneapolis Mayoral Race

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.

Journalism 2026: A Global Industry Fighting for Truth, Trust, and Survival

Waagacusub.net - As the world moves into 2026, journalism stands at one of the most critical turning points in its modern history. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, collapsing business models, political intimidation, and shifting audience expectations are reshaping the profession faster than many newsrooms can adapt. While technological advances promise new possibilities, they also expose deep vulnerabilities within global media systems. Full Article

 

Europe at a Crossroads: Elon Musk Backs Warning That the Continent "Faces Extinction" Without Migrants

A powerful debate erupted online today after tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly endorsed an opinion warning that Europe will "face its own extinction" if it fails to open its doors to migrants. The message, originally shared by Australian activist Drew Pavlou, referenced a strongly worded article by British columnist George Monbiot, who argues that demographic decline across the continent makes migration not only useful, but essential for Europe's survival. Full Article

 

Former Somali Finance Minister Allegedly Linked to Minnesota "Feeding Our Future" Case Through Property Acquisitions

A community report circulating among Somali residents in Minnesota has raised allegations suggesting that former Somali Finance Minister Abdirahman Duale Beileh may have indirect links to individuals involved in the "Feeding Our Future" fraud case, one of the largest federal financial investigations in the state's history. The allegations have not been confirmed by U.S. authorities, and no official charges have been filed against Beileh. Full Article

 

Turkey Announces 2026 as the First Official Oil Drilling Year in Somalia Amid Political Uncertainty

Waagacusub.net - Turkey has openly indicated that 2026 could become the historic year in which Somalia officially begins oil drilling and exploitation of its natural resources—a move that, if implemented, could fundamentally reshape the country's economic future. Full Article

 

Israeli Soldier Who Took His Own Life Leaves Chilling Note About October 7 Trauma

Waagacusub.net – An Israeli military officer identified as Thomas Adzegaouskas, who reportedly took his own life last week, left behind a disturbing suicide note describing severe psychological trauma he claims began after the events of October 7th, 2023, according to Israel's Haaretz newspaper. Full Article

 

Hormuud telecom and Al-Shabaab's Strategy of Destroying Mobile Communication Masts

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

Former Intel official stripped from NISA membership Full Article

 

PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS.

PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article

 

Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights

Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights Full Article

 

Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa

Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa Full Article