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Uganda:Monitor journalist beaten as he traces sorcery criminals

0 Visits: 4094 | Sunday July 06, 2014 - 19:16:01
Waagacusub.net - Kabulengwa is about four kilometres from Nansana-Masitoowa Town. It is on the Kampala-Hoima road, off Nansana-Kyebando road. On the densely populated hill are many bungalows in their final stages of construction and the owners have just moved in to some of them.

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Uganda: 60 killed in tribal clash

1 Visits: 4152 | Sunday July 06, 2014 - 17:04:34
Waagacusub.net - Over 60 people have been killed in what security agencies referred to as tribal clashes in Western Uganda.

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Uganda:Gunmen kill six in Kasese, Bundibugyo

0 Visits: 4982 | Sunday July 06, 2014 - 17:01:53
Waagacusub.net - Six people have been confirmed dead in two surprise and separate attacks in Kasese and Bundibugyo towns by unknown armed people on Saturday afternoon.

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Somalia Information Minister: Weekly update on Government Progress

0 Visits: 3898 | Saturday July 05, 2014 - 22:14:01
H.E. Mustafa Duhulow today spoke to the media in Mogadishu to provide an update on government progress over the last week. The Minister spoke on various issues: the re-launch of Radio Mogadishu, the Voice of the Somali National Army,

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Uganda:Avoid cheap courses, Mbabazi tells UCU

0 Visits: 3723 | Saturday July 05, 2014 - 16:11:50
Waagacusub.net- Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has urged universities to be dynamic in addressing the country's economic needs by avoiding cheaper-to-run courses which are irrelevant to strategic development requirements.

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Somalia: Pm Abdiwali and IGAD's Afey call on all Darood MP's to Relocate to Kismayo and Garowe 

1 Visits: 6283 | Saturday July 05, 2014 - 16:00:19
Waagacusub.net- Somalia's Prime Minister, Abdiwali and the Eastern Regional bloc, IGAD's envoy to Somalia, Mohammed Abdi Afey wages a campaign against Hawiye,requesting all Parliaments from Darod to get out of Mogadishu.

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Uganda:If irony could be mined, Africa would be a major exporter

0 Visits: 9521 | Saturday July 05, 2014 - 13:20:07
Waagacusub.net - Earlier this week, I was advising a good friend and successful member of Africa's Diaspora about land ownership issues in Uganda. I told him that since he is not a Ugandan, neither he nor any corporate vehicle that he chose to use for investment into Uganda, can own land in perpetuity.

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President Salva Kiir hails Museveni for intervening in S. Sudan conflict

0 Visits: 3476 | Saturday July 05, 2014 - 13:10:58
Waagacusub.net -Southern Sudan President Salva Kiir has hailed his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni for his intervention in the country's conflict that helped save millions of lives and property.

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Suspected terrorists arrested at Kampala

0 Visits: 5587 | Friday July 04, 2014 - 16:17:16
Waagacusub.net - Police in Kampala is holding two people suspected to be terrorists planning attacks in Uganda.

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Minister of Information Seeks Clarification from former Mayor of Mogadishu

0 Visits: 4739 | Friday July 04, 2014 - 12:46:43
Mogadishu, 04 July 2014 – H.E. Mustaf Duhulow, the Minister of Information today issued a statement in response to the recent interview with Mohamud Ahmed Nur (Tarzan) on the BBC Hard Talk programme: "The Federal Government of Somalia is committed to the fight against al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda affiliated…

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Security agencies deployed in Kampala as terror threats increase

0 Visits: 5378 | Thursday July 03, 2014 - 18:56:48
Waagacusub.net - Today, counter terrorism police and military officers manned the city centre and all major entrances to the capital. They erected barriers and closed some roads before carrying out searches.

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Al-Shabab Hijacks Somaliland Ministerial ,Somaliland head of Intelligence Officer

1 Visits: 5989 | Thursday July 03, 2014 - 16:14:55
Waagacusub.net -The former head of Somaliland's Intelligence General. Mohamed Nur Hirsi, called on the Silanyo administration to release the deputy security minister in bid to investigate ministers in the Silanyo cabinet that allegedly have links with Al-Qaeda's affiliated with Al-Shabab.

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Journalist Guled dismisses email claims as "false and malicious"

0 Visits: 5231 | Thursday July 03, 2014 - 13:35:42
Waagacusub.net - Abdi Adan Guled has denied email claims of the National Union of Somali Journalists merged with Mohamid Ibrahim Bakistan, Radio Galkayo reported.

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Disguising media development Finland promotes State-controlled unionism

0 Visits: 7213 | Thursday July 03, 2014 - 13:28:51
Not long ago it has surfaced Finnish Journalist Union expending taxpayers fund to the Ministry of Information of Somalia in the pretext of transforming Radio Mogadishu and Somali National TV to public service broadcasting.

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BBC Somali's Careless Writing and Lack of Word Choice Create Confusion and Irritating 

0 Visits: 6954 | Wednesday July 02, 2014 - 03:12:07
Waagacusub.net- To err is human but there are many ways to avoid embarrassing mistakes with the World.Killing stories in favor of the strong horse is grossly unfair, either.There are many things to remind the BBC Somali Service.

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World Bank: Falling Short on Rights

0 Visits: 4683 | Tuesday July 01, 2014 - 23:20:13
World Bank President Jim Kim has taken some steps to advance the bank's respect for human rights but hasn't put in place adequate checks to guard against funding rights abuse, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today on his second anniversary as World Bank president.

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Stop sabotaging Somali media

0 Visits: 3795 | Tuesday July 01, 2014 - 19:30:38
Waagacusub.net- The intervention by Finnish NGO Vikes in collusion with Journalist Union of Finland by exploiting money from Finland Ministry of Foreign Affairs to sabotage, divide, conquer, destroy and abate Somali media is none other than supporting and practicing empire-building. Not preoccupied…

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RSF"SOMALI GOVERNMENT URGED TO REVISE PROPOSED MEDIA LAW"

0 Visits: 3861 | Tuesday July 01, 2014 - 19:14:04
Reporters Without Borders cautions the Somali cabinet against adopting an incomplete and overly restrictive media bill, which it is to examine tomorrow. Reporters Without Borders is also disturbed by the information ministry's sudden decision to submit the bill to the cabinet before the start of…

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IFEX Call on the Somali government not to endorse controversial draft media law

0 Visits: 3548 | Tuesday July 01, 2014 - 18:56:12
Waagacusub.net - Stand with Somalia's journalists and send an email to the Prime Minister of Somalia today!

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Why is Ethiopia the second poorest country on the planet?

0 Visits: 14629 | Monday June 30, 2014 - 08:17:05
Recently, a well-known correspondent for one of the major American media outlets stationed in Ethiopia sent me an email grousing about my article urging boycott of Coca Cola in Ethiopia. He wrote, "I'm sorry to be blunt, but I don't understand the thrust of this article [on boycotting Coca…

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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."

Government Arrests Bajaj Drivers Protesting Rising Fuel Prices in Mogadishu

Security forces in Mogadishu have arrested several young Bajaj drivers who staged protests against rising fuel prices, reflecting growing frustration among Somalia's youth over economic hardship and unemployment. The demonstrations were organized by Bajaj drivers who depend on the three-wheel taxis as their main source of income. Drivers say the increasing cost of fuel has severely reduced their earnings, making it difficult to support themselves and their families. Full Article

 

AASHEEDGUURTA: The Calm Philanthropist Transforming TikTok Giving into Direct Humanitarian Aid

AASHEEDGUURTA, a Somali-American entrepreneur, has emerged as one of the most respected philanthropic figures on TikTok, widely recognized for her compassion, calm public demeanor, and consistent financial support to vulnerable Somali communities. Her name, "AASHEEDGUURTA," symbolically reflects moderation, patience, and a composed approach to society—qualities that many supporters say are clearly visible in her humanitarian work and online conduct. Full Article

 

Somali Cybersecurity Figure Yasmin Abdi Sparks Discussion on Merit, Representation, and Online Narratives

A Somali IT and cybersecurity professional, Yasmin Abdi Qaraare, has become a subject of growing discussion across social media and online tech forums, as her profile circulates widely within Somali communities and diaspora networks. Her reported involvement in cybersecurity and international technology events has led many to recognize her as part of a new generation of Somali professionals working in the global digital sector. Full Article

 

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

 

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