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AI's Growing Shadow: Why Journalists Must Stay Vigilant in the Age of Synthetic News

0 Visits: 1108 | Saturday October 18, 2025 - 18:06:24
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…

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Waagacusub Media: The Most Trusted Voice of Independent Journalism in East Africa

0 Visits: 881 | Tuesday October 14, 2025 - 19:20:07
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…

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Waagacusub Media is a not-for-profit cooperative of news organizations dedicated to uncovering

0 Visits: 2542 | Tuesday October 14, 2025 - 19:00:18
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…

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Erdogan's Smart Diplomacy Turns Strategy into Influence at Gaza Peace Summit

0 Visits: 1227 | Monday October 13, 2025 - 16:55:01
Cairo, Egypt – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has once again demonstrated his political mastery on the global stage. His decision to withhold his plane's landing in Sharm el-Sheikh until Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was excluded from the Gaza Peace Summit was not just…

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Alasow Medical Center provides a complete support system for patients traveling from Somalia to India for medical treatment

0 Visits: 1588 | Thursday October 09, 2025 - 00:46:01
Alasow Medical Center – Overview Alasow Medical Center is a specialized medical facilitation organization that supports Somali patients seeking treatment in India. The center operates under the vision of improving access to quality healthcare for Somali citizens through professional guidance, affordable…

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Somali Activist Group Calls for Swiss Investigation into TikTok Influencer "Khalid Mula"

0 Visits: 4694 | Saturday September 06, 2025 - 07:13:52
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."

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Somalia army and Jubaland forces edge closer to conflict

0 Visits: 13491 | Tuesday December 10, 2024 - 02:58:01
Waagacusub.net- Somalia's army and Jubaland forces are teetering on the edge of conflict, as the military buildup intensifies daily and tensions show no signs of de-escalating, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday.

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Somalia accuses Ethiopia of weapons smuggling for fourth time

0 Visits: 16235 | Monday December 09, 2024 - 05:23:27
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.

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Villa Somalia and Jubaland now teeter on the edge of full-blown war

0 Visits: 74529 | Tuesday November 05, 2024 - 01:56:41
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…

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President Mahad Salaad: the Only Guarantor for Galmudug's Security and Prosperity

0 Visits: 14952 | Friday May 03, 2024 - 22:13:55
Galmudug State is not just the geographic heart of Somalia but the quintessential soul of the Somali nation. Within Galmudug, all the major Somali clan lineages- the Hawiye, Dir, Darood and Madhibaan are represented. No other Somali region or state is home to such diverse and influential clans with…

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Somalia's leader mourns death of Namibia president

0 Visits: 15259 | Sunday February 04, 2024 - 17:38:30
Waagacusub.net - Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday mourned the death of Namibia President Hage G. Geingob and sent condolences to the government of the African country.

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Somalia's ex-president warns of risk of 'political crisis' over plans to overhaul constitution

0 Visits: 15330 | Tuesday January 23, 2024 - 08:23:15
Waagacusub.net - Somalia's former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Monday warned of the risk of political crisis over plans by the incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to overhaul the constitution.

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Egyptian President says will protect Somalia against anz threat

0 Visits: 13455 | Tuesday January 23, 2024 - 08:20:02
Waagacusub.net - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said his country will protect Somalia against any threat in what can be described as an indirect response to recent Ethiopia's move to access the seaport of Somaliland.

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Egypt Condemns Suicide Bomber Attack in Somalia

0 Visits: 11789 | Wednesday July 26, 2023 - 07:51:57
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.

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Somalia:War to Defeat Al Shabab Militarily

0 Visits: 17141 | Thursday December 01, 2022 - 08:16:33
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,…

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It secretly and unlawfully recruited about 7,500 young Somalis sent to Eritrea

0 Visits: 17775 | Thursday February 10, 2022 - 09:06:57
Western Intelligence Agencies Oppose the Democratization of Somalia Intelligence Services (NISA) History documents the strong character of the Somali people associated with messy democratic rule that cherishes individual liberty, freedom of expression and opinion, Justice, and private entrepreneurship…

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Somalia:$17 million external support has not been channeled through the country's single treasury account

0 Visits: 23985 | Thursday November 25, 2021 - 01:43:21
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.…

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Al-qaida Share ,IBS bank Somalia launches Visa Card Payment

0 Visits: 19164 | Saturday July 17, 2021 - 04:33:10
Waagacusub.net - IBS Bank Somalia, which is believed to have the largest amount of money, Al-Qaeda Finance Secretary Fazul Abdallah from Comoros has started issuing Visa Card Payments for the first time. Al-Shabaab's finance secretary confirmed that Mohamed Ali Warsame had $ 157 million in cash,…

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"UGANDA'S FIGHT AGAINST COVID 19 VIRUS, MAY DWINDLE OR SPARK UNLESS EMBRACED"

0 Visits: 11413 | Saturday June 26, 2021 - 07:58:43
Waagacusub.net - Globally, scientists are camping in Laboratories to find a solution to the Covid-19 pandemic. Sometime in 2020, Dr Patrick Engeu Ogwang, an associate professor of Pharmacy at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Uganda, and a team of other researchers under PHARMABIOTRAC…

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Somali Journalists Launch 'Disinformation Lab' to Combat Spread of Fake News.

0 Visits: 14353 | Monday June 21, 2021 - 01:01:07
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…

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Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Hargeisa as Violation of Sovereignty

The Federal Republic of Somalia has issued a strong diplomatic condemnation following an unauthorized visit by Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs to Hargeisa, declaring the move a grave violation of Somalia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political unity.

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."

Qatar Hosts Somali Presidential Envoy as Mogadishu Cuts Cooperation With UAE

Somalia's political reorientation in the Gulf region is becoming increasingly visible, as Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed a high-level meeting in Doha with Somali officials — just days after the Somali government announced it had terminated key security and cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Full Article

 

Somalia's Break with the UAE Signals a New Gulf Power Equation — and a High-Risk Reset

By Dahir Alasow | Waagacusub.net — Opinion / Analysis Mogadishu — The Federal Government of Somalia's decision to annul all cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—including security and defence-related arrangements—represents one of the most consequential foreign-policy turns Somalia has taken in years. Full Article

 

Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Hargeisa as Violation of Sovereignty

The Federal Republic of Somalia has issued a strong diplomatic condemnation following an unauthorized visit by Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs to Hargeisa, declaring the move a grave violation of Somalia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political unity. Full Article

 

Libya's Army Chief and Senior Officers Die in Plane Crash After Departing Ankara, Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey — Libya's Chief of Staff, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, along with four senior military officials, was killed Tuesday night when the private jet carrying them crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara's Esenboğa Airport in Turkey, Libyan and Turkish authorities confirmed. Reuters +1 Full Article

 

Online Blackmail Escalates Within Somali Diaspora, Prompting Calls for Independent Digital Protection

Across Europe, North America, and other regions, Somali communities living in the diaspora are increasingly confronting a serious and troubling challenge: the widespread use of online blackmail and digital abuse targeting women and children on social media platforms. 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