0
Telesom is the largest telecommunication company in Somaliland, and has a good reputation in providing large network of telephone service, with poor and expensive internet service. It is also a source of income for hundreds of people, and shareholders.
Telesom Somaliland’s CEO is a Canadian-Somali national Abdikarim Mohamed Eid who hails from Isaaq clan, Iidagaleh sub-clan. Abdikarim’s brother is the plaintiff who filed the infamous lawsuit against former Somali Vice President General Mohamed Ali Samatar in US. He has been a member of the Al- Itihad extremists. Abdikarim provided the cost of the lawsuit against Gen. Samatar. The CEO is quiet man, just like Godane who doesn’t talk much, but it is not known whether believes extremism.
By Dahir Alasow
Dahir Alasow, A senior Radio and TV journalist, a leader of a press watchdog ASOJ, the editor in Chief of waagacusub Media, and outstanding commentator with fearless check on actions of the political groups and others players through investigative journalism, plus defender of the public interest and voice to the voiceless through "the truthful tip of his truth pen"Member ofVVOJ=Dutch Association of investigative JournalistsRSF= Reporters with out bordersIFJ= Iinternational Federation of JournalistsSOMIJ= Somali Investigative JournalistsSOLDA= Solda Safety NetworkASOJ= Associated Somali JournalistsSOMJON= Somali Journalists in Netherlands
http://.dahiralasow.com
Tel:+31684863567
Skype : dahir.alasow
facebook.com/dahir.alasow
twitter.com/dahir.alasow1
Mogadishu (Waagacusub Media) – A major crisis has erupted at Aden Adde International Airport after Favori LLC, the Turkish company managing the airport, suspended and dismissed several Somali employees without explanation, causing near-total paralysis of airport operations. Full Article
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. Full Article
Kenyan police officer killed, 2 injured in al-Shabab attack Full Article
Al-Shabab claims killing 27 soldiers in southern Somalia Full Article
AMISOM says working closely with Somali forces to degrade al-Shabab Full Article
Al-Shabab Militant Group Getting Lucky, Not Stronger in Somalia Full Article
A well-attended thanksgiving ceremony organized by Togdheer Regional and Traditional leaders at Hotel City Plaza, to convey a unison gratification to the leading telecommunication Company Telesom. Full Article
The so-called Islamic State received some modest good news recently from Somalia, in what has otherwise been a dismal stretch of losses for the jihadi group. In October Full Article
ZAAD becomes the most used Money transfer service to deliver Donations to Drought affected families. Full Article
![[Daawo Video] Telesom Group oo Nus Milyan dollar ugu deeqday Abaaraha Somaliland](https://waagacusub.net/uploads//article/photo/IMG_B1BEBF-D7AF5B-1A3739-BDE4E8-E445CA-7EE3C1.jpg "[Daawo Video] Telesom Group oo Nus Milyan dollar ugu deeqday Abaaraha Somaliland")
ZAAD becomes the most used Money transfer service to deliver Donations to Drought affected families TELESOM one of the leading telecommunication Company in the country well known for its innovative methods such as introducing pioneering 3G internet and mobile money banking and transfer service, Zaad Service has donated 500,000 dollars towards the national drought emergency fund during a Hon Abdi Karin Mohamed Eid , the CEO of TELESOM speaking during the handing over ceremony said "As you're well aware of the people of Somaliland have in the past 3yeqrs being experiencing the worst dry spell in decades , hence TELESOM (our) duty to respond to cries of our fellow countrymen , thus our resolve to respond in kind to overcome this natural calamity. "Speaking on behalf of top TELESOM management, board members, and the general staff (TELESOM, DARASALAM BANK, SOMGAS, TELESOM ELECERITY COMPANY (TEC)in the past three months were have being deducting our hard-earned pay for the sake of drought affected brethren. We(TELESOM) do reckon our contribution of $500,000.00 USD is a just drop in an ocean. A drop which is worthwhile Hon Abdi Karin Mohamed Eid said. Hon Abdi Karin Mohamed Eid , "I would like to urge fellow TELESOM workers to be considerable to the plight of fellow countrymen wherever they maybe , especially in your station of posting, be considerable at all times. Sheik Hassan Abdisalan, deputy chairman of the presidential appointed drought relief committee speaking during the occasion said, "I would like to extend our thanks to TELESOM company for being the first to respond to our call for support towards boosting the national drought relief emergency fund and at the same time noting, TELESOM was well-known for its corporate responsibility in which numerous community based projects have benefited from the company's generosity. Hon Zam Zam Abdi Aden, Minister of Finance speaking during the handover ceremony said, "Truly TELESOM has being, a company the forefront of the first responders in responding to the calls of the most affected communities by this natural calamity. Full Article
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.
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.
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.
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).
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'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
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
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
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
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'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 Full Article
PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article
Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights Full Article
Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa Full Article
Telesom Company The third largest funder of Al-Shabab
Waagacusub Media has learned that Telesom Somaliland gave $650,000 to the Emir of Al-Shabab Ahmed Abdi Godane.