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" We won't accept to be dictated every thing by M.M Faruur and Abu Ubaidah," said the group's former Spokesman Sheikh Mukhtar Robow, also known as Abu Mansur.
The former spokesman said a businessman named Ibrahim Hersi Galow is being inaugurated as Shabaab's leader without the consent of other members of Shura' Council.
" We know that Kampala -based businessman from Burco have been presented to be a leader by M.M Faruur and Abu Ubeyda but their will won't work every time," Abu Mansur told Waagacusub Media.
Who is Ibrahim Hersi Galow ?
Ibrahim Hersi Galow was a good Koran teacher in Burco , the capital city of Togdheer Province. In 1990s, he was an active member of Al- Itahad Al-Islamiya that fought against Puntland administration of Somalia.
Mr. Galow became a good friend of Ibrahim Afghani, M.M. Faruur and Ahmed Abdi Godane after he had joined the group.
He has South African passport and got married a South African girl and now he is the senior manager for the company of Dahabshiil in Kampala, Uganda and South Africa.
He had a surgery for the stomach in Kampala for the help of late Al-Shabaab leader's special doctor.
According to workers of Dahabshiil, who asked not to be named, he helped senior members of the Islamic extremists to go to South Sudan last year.
Ibrahin Galow, who hails from, Bah Dhulbahante, an Isaq sub-clan of Habaryoonis held a meeting in which Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya's house of war officials participated in took place in Buro, however ; the second President of Somaliland, Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal , exiled him from Somaliland because the agenda of the meeting was to establish Islamic State in the north Western Somalia regions.
A routine investigation into the unexplained death of a woman in Voorburg has uncovered one of the largest stashes of illegal pharmaceuticals found in the Netherlands in recent years. The discovery has now led two suspects from Breda to face criminal charges for their alleged role in distributing the potentially lethal substances. Full Article
As Galmudug prepares for a decisive state leadership contest, Liban Ahmed has emerged as a powerful consensus candidate with broad support from influential community and political blocs across the region. His candidacy is gaining momentum among Galmudug's 11 clans, many of whom describe his rise as the result of consultation rather than confrontation. Community elders, youth groups, women's organisations, and local political actors in several districts say Liban represents a stabilizing choice at a politically sensitive moment. Many describe him as a neutral figure capable of balancing competing interests in a landscape where political alliances often shift rapidly. Full Article
London – November 15, 2025 BBC World Service has failed to fully comply with three demands issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump, following allegations that the broadcaster's Panorama program distorted a 2021 speech and damaged his public image. According to Trump's legal team, the three conditions were: Full Article
Tel Aviv – Waagacusub News International -The Israeli television network i24NEWS has for the first time published a detailed explanation of why Israel strongly opposes any potential Turkish presence inside Gaza. Full Article
After months of waiting, the long-anticipated wage proposal from Dutch media employers has finally arrived—and it has sparked widespread disappointment across the journalism sector. Full Article
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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. Full Article
The Associated Somali Journalists is deeply concerned that journalists were today barred from covering the meeting of the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States (FMSs) as well as the Governor and Mayor of Mogadishu. Full Article
Waagacusub.net - Remember Somali Goverment hijacked the elections of Hirshabelle, Southwest, and Galmudug states, while Jubbaland and Puntland people have fended their states from being aggressively and corruptly hijacked like other three states. Full Article
Waagacusub.com - The government of Somaliland denied that it had any advance information of a submarine fibre optic internet cable entering the country from Berbera. Full Article
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."
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.
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
A routine investigation into the unexplained death of a woman in Voorburg has uncovered one of the largest stashes of illegal pharmaceuticals found in the Netherlands in recent years. The discovery has now led two suspects from Breda to face criminal charges for their alleged role in distributing the potentially lethal substances. Full Article
Waagacusub.net - As the world moves into 2026, journalism stands at one of the most critical turning points in its modern history. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, collapsing business models, political intimidation, and shifting audience expectations are reshaping the profession faster than many newsrooms can adapt. While technological advances promise new possibilities, they also expose deep vulnerabilities within global media systems. Full Article
A powerful debate erupted online today after tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly endorsed an opinion warning that Europe will "face its own extinction" if it fails to open its doors to migrants. The message, originally shared by Australian activist Drew Pavlou, referenced a strongly worded article by British columnist George Monbiot, who argues that demographic decline across the continent makes migration not only useful, but essential for Europe's survival. 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
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Somalia:Al-Shabaab Dispute over New Leadership
Waagacusub.net - A dispute over electing a new leader for al Qaeda-aligned militant of Al-shabaab erupted among senior leaders of the group, sources told Waagacusub Media.