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At least 47 Civilians killed in attack on Kelafo town of Eastern Part of Ogaden Region

1 Visits: 6743 | Saturday January 18, 2014 - 21:38:31
Waagacusub.net - At least 47 civilians from Somali Ethnic group of Rer-Baare have been killed including students in their own classrooms by the Ethiopian Security Forces in Eastern town of Kelafo on Friday .This comes after ONLF fighters clashed with the Ethiopian forces in Gode and Ethiopian Forces…

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Somalia: The Tarzan Saga -It is now obvious that Tarzan is being sacked from his job as the Mayor of Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia.

3 Visits: 9974 | Saturday January 18, 2014 - 21:32:02
In a bizarre twist of events for the Mayor of Mogadishu, without his knowledge, Mr. Mohamed Nur Tarzan was named Vice Minister of Sports and Youth in the new Cabinet Ministers announced last night while he is still a mayor and governor of Mogadishu. However, by law, he cannot assume a cabinet position…

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ONLF attacks Alleelo, An Oil Systemic study Field in Ogaden

0 Visits: 8129 | Saturday January 18, 2014 - 21:25:11
An Independence movement, Ogaden National Liberation Front, has attacked Aleela, a small village in Godey province, about 40 kilometers of Gode early morning of Thursday .An independent source in Godey has confirmed the attack to Ogadentoday Press .The source added that ONLF has killed 8 Ethiopian Troops…

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The list of the ministers:Pm "Cabinet will work tirelessly for the people of Somalia"

0 Visits: 5991 | Friday January 17, 2014 - 12:43:41
His Excellency Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed today announced his Cabinet of Ministers. The Prime Minister, said:

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Somali President hails new Council of Ministers and calls for continued progress and reform

0 Visits: 4690 | Friday January 17, 2014 - 12:43:41
His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today approved the Prime Minister's proposed appointment of a new Council of Ministers, hailing a "government of many talents".

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Somali Music Piracy Eyed

1 Visits: 8078 | Tuesday January 14, 2014 - 19:36:32
When you hear `Somalia`coupled with `piracy ` it rings the bell that Somalia has grown over the years into a household name withsea piracy. But there has been another form of Somali piracy, aSomali musicpiracy since the downfall ofSiad Barre`s militarygovernment in 1991.

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Ethiopia: Nile water dam construction project hurts the Somali people in Ogaden Region

0 Visits: 5450 | Tuesday January 14, 2014 - 19:30:22
The Tigray People's Liberation Frontled-Regime of Addis Ababa has been campaigning a fundraising in and outside of the Country to collect money as much as possible to secure enough resources that can help her for the building of the Nile water dam construction project.

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Somalia: New Prime Minister in Limbo-

0 Visits: 5836 | Monday January 13, 2014 - 09:09:17
The Daunting Task of Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed

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Somalia Clan federalism: Poison injected in the Somali mind

1 Visits: 10122 | Sunday January 12, 2014 - 14:24:56
The mounting evidence of the disastrous consequences of clan based federalism (secession)- a degenerative disease- did not convince the United Nations Mission for Somalia (UNSOM) and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) not to continue to spread the disease.

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Somalia: Scandal Corruption- MP who gets more than 1 Million Dollars every month from Mogadishu Airport

0 Visits: 8589 | Sunday January 12, 2014 - 01:41:09
Every single day, 6 airplanes, carrying 18,000 Kilos of Khat (Miraa)land at Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport. To breakdownthe product, each plane carries 30 sacks of Khat, each sack containsof 100 Kgs of Khat, which means each plane carries 3000 Kgs aka Marduuf of Khat.

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Somalia:Failed operation which Dam Jadid wants to gain Qatari confidence.

0 Visits: 19849 | Saturday January 11, 2014 - 00:35:16
Waagacusub Media learned more about 5thMay, 2013 blast at KM4, Mogadishu, against delegation from Qatar. Internal Security Ministry was involved. We'll highlight in this essay.

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Somali Minister of Interior condemns Al Shabaab internet ban and calls on telecommunications companies to resist coercion

0 Visits: 4023 | Saturday January 11, 2014 - 00:29:07
The Minister of Interior and National Security of Somalia, H.E. Abdikarim Hussein Guled today condemned the extremist militia Al Shabaab's announcement banning internet services in the areas of Somalia they control and called on telecommunications groups to resist any coercion.

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Ethiopia:More than 90 died in Jigjiga's Jail Ogaden

1 Visits: 6526 | Friday January 10, 2014 - 15:38:16
At least 98 people have died in Ethiopian army and its associated militia custody in Jail Ogaden,in the capital city ofJigjigafor the last two weeks. Most of them died violently and hunger according to our reporter in Jigjiga and reliable individuals within the Ethiopian Administration in Jigjiga. Roughly…

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Ethiopia - Relatives Fear for Missing Political Prisoners From Jail Ogaden, Reports

1 Visits: 3678 | Thursday January 09, 2014 - 23:23:58
The notorious Prison locally known as "Jail Ogaden" ,about 80 kilometers Eastern of the city of Harar, has been the scene of repeated atrocities carried out by the Ethiopian prison guards.

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Ogaden-Ethiopian Regional Paramilitary Forces and Civilians Clashes in Kellafo

1 Visits: 4103 | Thursday January 09, 2014 - 22:37:23
Ethiopian Regional Paramilitary Forces in Ogaden and Civilians have clashed over taxi payment around Kalefo District in Godey Zone, a source reported to Ogaden Today Press.

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UNFIAR AND INJUSTICE SELECTION FOR world Bank Funds

0 Visits: 70454 | Thursday January 09, 2014 - 12:40:43
After few months all Elders from Somaliland had met in Berbers,and started the first reconciliation meeting that held inthat town,between all clans lived in all regions and towns from Somaliland on late of Feb 1991(Former of British Protectorate)but on May 1991.)

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Ethiopia: Somalis, ONLF, OLF plus Eritreans hold "Horn of Africa Solidarity Conference"in Frankfurt, Germany

0 Visits: 5058 | Tuesday January 07, 2014 - 22:19:17
The "Horn of Africa Solidarity Conference" is held in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday. This conference,which is annually held was this time long-time invested and properly organized by Somali Communities from Ogaden Region in Germany.

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Somali premier asks parliament to stop passing bills already on the table

0 Visits: 3588 | Monday January 06, 2014 - 10:29:08
Waagacusub.net- Prime minister of the Somali federal government, Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed has today on Saturday demanded members of the Somali federal parliament to stop passing legal documents which former government submitted to them and wait till he would build his cabinet.

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Highly anticipated offensive against Al-Shabaab stalled due to Corruption Investigation

0 Visits: 3914 | Monday January 06, 2014 - 00:37:51
Recently the Head of Military operations, Gen. Abdirazaq Khalif Elmi, sent his letter of resignation to the Somali Ministry of Defense.

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Somali prime minister welcomes parliamentary election yesterday in Puntland State

0 Visits: 4801 | Monday January 06, 2014 - 00:31:49
Waagacusub.net- Prime minister of the Somali federal government, H.E. Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed has today on Sunday welcomed the election of the Parliament speaker of Puntland State that occurred in Garowe city, the capital Nugal province northeast Somalia yesterday.

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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."

Horn and East Africa: War Crimes and Election Repression Deepen Human Rights Crisis

A new report by Human Rights Watch warns that civilians across the Horn and East Africa are facing escalating war crimes, widespread abuses, and shrinking civic space as governments and armed groups act with near-total impunity. In its World Report 2026, Human Rights Watch documents grave violations in Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, and other countries, where conflicts and political repression have severely undermined civilian protection, free expression, and democratic processes. Full Article

 

SOLDA Safety Network Submits Evidence to Egypt Linking Cairo to Somali Human Trafficking Routes

SOLDA Safety Network has submitted a comprehensive evidence-based report to the Government of Egypt detailing how Cairo has emerged as a key transit hub in human trafficking routes used to smuggle Somali migrants toward North Africa and Europe. According to the organization, the dossier contains testimonies, field intelligence, communication records, and documented trafficking patterns showing that Somali youth are routinely transported from Somalia to Egypt before being moved onward to Libya and other transit countries. Full Article

 

Minneapolis Police Identify Suspect in Chemical Spray Attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar During Public Town Hall

Minneapolis, Minnesota — Minneapolis police have identified and charged a 55-year-old man after he sprayed an unknown liquid at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a public town hall meeting focused on immigration and federal enforcement policies. Full Article

 

SOLDa Safety Network Investigation: Major Human Trafficking Network Operating in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia — An investigation by SOLDa Safety Network has uncovered a large-scale human smuggling network operating in Mogadishu, trafficking Somali youth through an organized system involving corrupt facilitators and international transit routes. According to SOLDa's findings, some senior Somali officials are allegedly linked to the trafficking network, having reached agreements with smuggling groups to enable the movement of victims and prevent arrests. Full Article

 

OSINT Report: Swiss-Registered VIP Charter Helicopter (HB-ZYI) Appears in Somaliland President Cirro's Facebook Post Amid Israel Travel Rumours

A Facebook photo posted by Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) has triggered widespread speculation among Somalis online, with claims that the President is preparing for an overseas trip — including rumours linking the visit to Israel. Open-source aviation assessment of the aircraft visible in the image indicates the helicopter is Swiss-registered, bearing registration HB-ZYI, and identified as a Bell 429 (B429) — a type commonly used for VIP charter and private rental services. The photo appears to have been taken on an airport apron, consistent with charter helicopter operations. While Switzerland is strongly indicated through the aircraft registration prefix HB, the exact airport location cannot be confirmed from the posted image alone. Additionally, claims circulating online suggesting Cirro has entered security "wanted lists" remain unverified and unsupported by official documentation. 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