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Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Hargeisa as Violation of Sovereignty

0 Visits: 3016 | Tuesday January 06, 2026 - 19:09:22
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.

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President Donald Trump Revokes Deportation Protections for Somalis in Minnesota, Sparking Tension and Fear

0 Visits: 3260 | Saturday November 22, 2025 - 16:08:13
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…

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Netherlands Secure World Cup 2026 Spot in Style – Koeman Warns: "Victory Is Only the Beginning"

0 Visits: 2525 | Tuesday November 18, 2025 - 15:22:35
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.

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Ethiopia Strengthens Gulf Ties: Somali-Region Diplomat Jamal Bakar Named Ambassador to UAE

0 Visits: 5137 | Friday November 14, 2025 - 17:39:11
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).

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Union for National Dignity: Inside Somalia's New Political Power Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections

0 Visits: 5979 | Monday November 10, 2025 - 19:33:46
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…

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Somalia: Clan Divisions Surface as Jacob Frey Wins Third Term in Minneapolis Mayoral Race

0 Visits: 5043 | Thursday November 06, 2025 - 03:04:26
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.

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D66 Triumphs in Dutch Elections as Far-Right Support Collapses

0 Visits: 4012 | Tuesday November 04, 2025 - 17:24:15
A new political era emerges in the Netherlands after a centrist victory led by Rob Jetten. Breda (Waagacusub.net) – The Netherlands' 2025 general election has reshaped the country's political landscape, with the liberal-centrist party Democrats 66 (D66) emerging as the clear winner. Led by…

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Somali Activist Group Calls for Swiss Investigation into TikTok Influencer "Khalid Mula"

0 Visits: 5040 | Saturday September 06, 2025 - 07:13:52
The Somali-led watchdog organization Solda Safety Network has filed a formal request with Swiss authorities to investigate Mohamed Mohamud, a Somali national living in Lausanne who is known on TikTok as "Khalid Mula."

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Somalia accuses Ethiopia of weapons smuggling for fourth time

0 Visits: 16478 | Monday December 09, 2024 - 05:23:27
Somalia's government on Sunday accused Ethiopia of smuggling arms into the country for the fourth time this year, further alleging its involvement in supporting regional officials, subject to court warrants and actively pursued, in efforts to destabilize the nation.

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Villa Somalia and Jubaland now teeter on the edge of full-blown war

0 Visits: 74688 | Tuesday November 05, 2024 - 01:56:41
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe, previously allies in the nation's political landscape, now find themselves on the brink of war after a divisive National Consultative Council meeting revealed profound rifts, prompting both sides to mobilize for a possible…

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Somalia:War to Defeat Al Shabab Militarily

0 Visits: 17355 | Thursday December 01, 2022 - 08:16:33
President HSM's Proclamation to Defeat Al-Shabab by Force in Somalia To overcome the complex problems of civil war, state fragility, and underdevelopment, the Somali people supported risky political changes for a government that promotes freedom, justice, peace, and prosperity in Somalia. For example,…

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Somalia:$17 million external support has not been channeled through the country's single treasury account

0 Visits: 24167 | Thursday November 25, 2021 - 01:43:21
Waagacusub.net -Auditor General Mohamed Ali alias Afgoi has exposed missing millions of dollars from key departments within the Federal Government of Somalia [FGS], in what could raise questions about government expenditures. In his report, Afgoi said 25 entities and three embassies have been audited.…

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Al-qaida Share ,IBS bank Somalia launches Visa Card Payment

0 Visits: 19352 | Saturday July 17, 2021 - 04:33:10
Waagacusub.net - IBS Bank Somalia, which is believed to have the largest amount of money, Al-Qaeda Finance Secretary Fazul Abdallah from Comoros has started issuing Visa Card Payments for the first time. Al-Shabaab's finance secretary confirmed that Mohamed Ali Warsame had $ 157 million in cash,…

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UGANDA: New Cabinet Members and Ministers of State

0 Visits: 15668 | Wednesday June 09, 2021 - 02:59:38
I hereby inform the country that By virtue of the Authority given to the President of Uganda by Articles: 108(2), 108A(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I hereby appoint H.E. the Vice President, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Honourable Cabinet Ministers and other Ministers…

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Journalists barred from covering Somali leaders' meeting

0 Visits: 15302 | Sunday April 04, 2021 - 19:05:00
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.

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ASOJ strongly condemns the wounding of a journalist & arresting another.

0 Visits: 13869 | Thursday April 01, 2021 - 20:44:13
ASOJ.ORG - Associated Somali Journalists (ASOJ) is deeply concerned about the escalating violence against Somali journalists in the Gedo region, particularly in Beled Hawo district on the Somali-Kenyan border where a journalist was injured by security forces and another was arbitrarily imprisoned by…

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COVID-19 guidance for journalists and media houses in Somalia

0 Visits: 10136 | Friday April 17, 2020 - 07:29:53
ASOJ.ORG - Associated Somali Journalists has today published New guidance (advices) setting out how journalists and media houses in Somalia can meet their media duties as they navigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Somali Goverment turned Into an instrument of Revenge.

0 Visits: 11896 | Monday January 27, 2020 - 08:55:03
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.

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U.S. and EU Diplomats Support President Farmajo to Tear Somalia Apart

0 Visits: 13319 | Monday January 27, 2020 - 08:18:59
After 30 years of dictatorship and civil war, the Somali people pulled off a qualified consensus on forming a new state that is different from the obliterated one. The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia is vested with the awesome responsibility and authority to steer the formation of the new…

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Hormuud telecom and Al-Shabaab's Strategy of Destroying Mobile Communication Masts

0 Visits: 23490 | Tuesday November 19, 2019 - 12:38:03
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.

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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."

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

 

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

 

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