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Somalia : What does Hawiye want at this critical time ?

4 Visits: 42223 | Sunday June 29, 2014 - 22:34:58
Waagacusub.net- The powerful Hawiye clan wants to establish regional states which consist of four regional administrations based on power-sharing policy which minority tribes that inhabit these vast terrain will be assigned highly positions within the administrations .

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Russian helicopter under fire in Somalia

0 Visits: 4056 | Sunday June 29, 2014 - 13:18:18
Waagacusub.net - UN-chartered Russian helicopter under fire in Somalia, no causalties reported.

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America on Somalia's side

0 Visits: 4382 | Friday June 27, 2014 - 15:51:43
Lately, major news headlines on Somalia have diminished the hope for relief of the human suffering in Somalia. Some of the news headlines include the disastrous political, security, and humanitarian consequences of two yearlong planned military offensive of African Union forces (AMISOM) against three…

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Somali journalists protest at Finnish neocolonial pattern

1 Visits: 43493 | Friday June 27, 2014 - 15:41:38
Waagacusub.net - When many people hear donor support for a poor country and its people, one assumes it is based on humanitarian and authentic support. One of the leading donor countries is Finland that overtly defines the goal of its aid "to save lives, relieve human suffering, and to maintain human…

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Somali Journalists condemn "dangerous" draft media law

0 Visits: 3829 | Monday June 23, 2014 - 23:16:38
"We would like to strongly voice our concern at the lack of proper consultation with indepedent media stakeholders during the preparation of the current draft media law."

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Netherlands 2-0 Chile: Oranje finish top of World Cup Group B

0 Visits: 13694 | Monday June 23, 2014 - 22:15:13
Waagacusub.net - Netherlands' Memphis Depay, left, celebrates with his teammate Arjen Robben after scoring his side's second goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between the Netherlands and Chile at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. The Dutch team beat…

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Netherlands 2-0 Chile: Depay and Fer on target for Group B-topping Oranje

0 Visits: 11784 | Monday June 23, 2014 - 21:04:07
Waagacusub.net -Netherlands secured top spot in Group B in Sao Paulo as they beat Chile 2-0 to finish with a 100% record in the group stages, with two substitutes sealing the points for the Dutch.

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I love Ruwanda President more than my president -Somalia ambassador

0 Visits: 6463 | Friday June 20, 2014 - 12:09:28
Somalia`s envoy to Rwanda has expressed his love of President Paul Kagame saying "I wish he was Somalia's President." Cabdullahi Sheikh Maxamed, speaks more of Kagame than the country and the President he represents.

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Somali President: "Dr Dufle's Nomination for a Nobel Prize in Recognition of his Humanitarian Work

0 Visits: 5704 | Friday June 20, 2014 - 08:57:34
His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today paid a surprise visit to a meeting in Mogadishu that had been organized by MPs and members of the public. During the visit he met with Dr Osman Mohammud Dufle, who was recently nominated for a Noble Prize and, during a short speech which he gave the…

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Somalia and EU sign Somalia's first National Indicative Programme

0 Visits: 4979 | Friday June 20, 2014 - 08:51:04
Today, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed, and European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, signed the country's first European Commission – Somalia National Indicative Programme (NIP) in the past 25 years following Somalia's recent…

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SLM and Mederk have Successfully & Peacefully Demonstrated in Hawassa!

0 Visits: 5858 | Monday June 16, 2014 - 21:49:31
The Sidama Liberation Movement (SLM) and Mederk have Successfully & Peacefully Demonstrated in Hawassa! Kukkissa, Sidama reporter from Sidama capital, Hawassa, June 14, 2014

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Netherlands humiliates defending champion Spain 5-1 at World Cup

0 Visits: 15327 | Friday June 13, 2014 - 23:51:38
Watch live coverage on TV One and at tvnz.co.nz/fifa as the 2010 finalists Spain and Netherlands square off in Group B at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador.

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Somalia: Does Ethiopian General Performance at Mogadishu Help Al-Shabaab? 

1 Visits: 12743 | Tuesday June 10, 2014 - 02:52:10
Waagacusub.net - As Ministries reform continued, reliable sources had confirmed that the list of new cabinet members of Somalia is added to well-known individuals that will serve the Ethiopian selfish-interest in Somalia.

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Who is afraid of the Ethiopian bloggers?

0 Visits: 9733 | Monday June 09, 2014 - 07:29:08
Waagacusub.net - Who is afraid of Eskinder Nega, Reeyout Alemu, Woubshet Taye, Zone Nine bloggers…?

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Somalia: Al-Shabaab militants reject the reports that ONLF aiding its fighters in Bakool Province

0 Visits: 6095 | Saturday June 07, 2014 - 17:56:31
Waagacusub.net - Somalia's Islamist militia Al-Shabaab denied that its fighters associated with ONLF Liberation Army (ONLA) and labeled ONLF "un-Islamic", this follows after the governor of Somalia's Bakool Province, Mohammed Abdi Tool, told VOA's Somali service that he had evidence…

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Oil in Somalia: Adding fuel to the flames?

0 Visits: 8794 | Saturday June 07, 2014 - 03:58:30
As the latest 'frontier region' of hydrocarbon exploration and production in East Africa, Somalia remains not only one of the most promising, but also most challenging potential oil exporting countries. Apart from numerous technical obstacles, including scant infrastructure for transport and…

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Reports of ONLF Aiding Al-Shabab Rebels Is Baseless, ONLF Spokesperson

0 Visits: 6983 | Friday June 06, 2014 - 04:53:11
Waagacusub.net- The Al-Qaeda-linked group of Al-Shabab and the Ogaden National Army (ONLA) fought against the Somali National Army and the African Union Forces in Bakool region in recent week's fierce battle that killed more than 40 people,according to Bakool Governor ,Mohammed Abdi Tool.

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Somali president has to commit a treason or gross violation of the laws of Somalia

0 Visits: 11172 | Friday June 06, 2014 - 03:00:48
Waagacusub.net- Recently more than 100 members of Somalia's Federal Parliament, MPs, have asked the president to resign. Some of them have even threatened him to bring motion against him so as to remove him from power. From the provisional constitution, PC, point of view this is unlikely.

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President welcomes the announcement of the appointment of an US Ambassador to Somalia

0 Visits: 4172 | Wednesday June 04, 2014 - 19:48:20
Today, H.E The President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received confirmation that President Obama will appoint the first US Ambassador to Somalia in two decades.

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ILO Director General meets with FESTU General Secretary

1 Visits: 5995 | Wednesday June 04, 2014 - 19:36:27
Director General of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Guy Ryder met yesterday, 3 June 2014, with the General Secretary of the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) Omar Faruk Osman on the side-lines of 103rd session of International Labour Conference in Geneva.

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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