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BBC Director-General Tim Davie Expected to Resign After Altering Trump Speech Footage from January 6 Capitol Riot

0 Visits: 1873 | Monday November 10, 2025 - 01:02:02
Waagacusub.net London – The Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Tim Davie, is reportedly preparing to resign following revelations that the BBC had edited or distorted a portion of Donald Trump's speech delivered on January 6, 2021, during the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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

0 Visits: 13646 | 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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Djibouti:Protect Jailed Air Force Pilot's Rights

0 Visits: 16580 | Friday July 03, 2020 - 05:23:11
Allow Peaceful Protests, Protect Media Freedom Djibouti's authorities should impartially investigate alleged mistreatment of a detained former air force pilot and ensure that his due process rights are respected, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have repressed peaceful protests that…

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

0 Visits: 23189 | 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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Hormuud Telecom, Taaj Express, Salaam Bank and Dahabshiil Money Transfer directly pay taxes to Al-Shabaab.

0 Visits: 18108 | Wednesday November 13, 2019 - 03:29:35
But Al-Shabaab derives the bulk of its funding for its operations from taxing business people and most lucrative companies in Mogadishu and control of most businesses in rural Somalia. 51 -Over the years, the terrorist group has established a well-structured and oiled taxation infrastructure supported…

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Hormuud Telecom pays an estimated $200,000 every month to the Al-Shabaab

0 Visits: 14249 | Thursday November 07, 2019 - 10:51:38
"Hormuud pays an estimated $200,000 every month to the Al-Shabaab", said a former head of Amniyat and now a top official of Somali government intelligence agency tracking Al-Shabaab movements.

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Somali Prime Minister welcomes high-level Eritrean delegation in Mogadishu

0 Visits: 16181 | Tuesday August 14, 2018 - 03:53:33
Mogadishu, Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire received a high-level delegation from Eritrea including foreign minister, H. E. Ahmed Saleh and adviser to President of Eritrea, Mr. Yamane Gebreab, who are on an official visit to Somalia at the invitation of President of the Somalia, H. E Mohamed…

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Press Release by Ministries of Information of Regional States of Federal Republic of Somalia

0 Visits: 20945 | Sunday April 22, 2018 - 05:54:33
Today, 21/04/2018, Ministers of Information of five (5) Regional States of Federal Republic of Somalia, namely Puntland, Jubbaland, SouthWest, Galmudug and Hirshabelle were invited to Multi-Stakeholders Safety of Journalists Forum in Mogadishu whereas Regional States of Somalia and Independent Journalist…

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UAE funds media "propaganda" to destabilise Turkish, Qatari development missions

0 Visits: 16093 | Monday December 04, 2017 - 08:50:37
Waagacusub.net - The operation of the UAE into Somalia has taken a new turn when the wealthy gulf country, desperately seeking to influence Somalis over the gulf crisis, came up with new strategy, by using Somali media to mount pressure on the Somali government and its main ally Turkey.

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The UN and Genocide by Starvation in Somalia

0 Visits: 22510 | Saturday November 11, 2017 - 09:18:51
According to just released information sourced from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the FSNAU between October 2015 and April 2016, a period of only six months, upwards of 400,000 Somali's, two thirds of whom were children, died of starvation.

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Somalia:List Document retrieved from house of AlShabaab leader

0 Visits: 19754 | Monday September 11, 2017 - 10:10:33
Waagacusub.net– An American unmanned drone launched a missile attack on one of Alshabab's most cold-blooded leaders on Sunday, 30 July 2017 in southern Somalia. The drove attack killed a man, who is dubbed the cruelest terror mastermind in the Mogadishu's history.

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Somalia's army chief: Raid killed civilians, not extremists

0 Visits: 14152 | Sunday August 27, 2017 - 05:52:48
Waagacusub.net — Somalia's army chief says civilians, not extremists, were killed in a military operation Friday that both the United States and Somalia say they will investigate.

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Bariire Genocide:Names of the Farmers killed in the U.S.-Somali raid

0 Visits: 12865 | Friday August 25, 2017 - 18:58:42
Waagacusub.net - At least 10 people have been killed in an attack carried out by the Somali and U.S. forces on a farm in a small town in Lower Shabelle region on Friday morning, Garowe Online reports.

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Somalia: US Troops killed 10 civilians -Real Genocide

0 Visits: 13633 | Friday August 25, 2017 - 17:41:46
Waagacusub.net - A Somalia official says a raid by foreign and Somali forces on a farm has killed 10 civilians, including a child.

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Topnews:- Dowladda Farmaajo oo shaqaaleysiineysa Laba kun qof oo ka soo jeeda Puntland iyo Jubaland.

0 Visits: 18048 | Wednesday August 16, 2017 - 00:50:32
Waagacusub.net - Dowladda Federaalka Somalia ayaa qorsheysay in 2,000 (Laba kun) qofood oo u dhashay beelo cayiman lagu kordhiyo shaqaalaha Dowladda Federaalka iyo maamulka Gobolka Banaadir.

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Saudi Arabia has 'clear link' to UK extremism, report says

0 Visits: 9610 | Wednesday July 05, 2017 - 20:30:11
Saudi Arabia is the chief foreign promoter of Islamist extremism in the UK, a new report has claimed.

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US doesn't need Ethiopia in its war on terror in the Horn of Africa

0 Visits: 10666 | Monday May 08, 2017 - 22:19:30
Earlier this month, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited the Middle East and Africa to "reaffirm key U.S. military alliances" and engage with strategic partners." Mattis only visited the tiny nation of Djibouti in the Horn of Africa where the U.S. maintains its largest military base.…

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NUSOJ condemns fresh ploy by the Ministry of Information to "undercut independent media"

0 Visits: 11970 | Sunday May 07, 2017 - 05:55:17
6 May 2017: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the fresh efforts by the Ministry of Information of Somalia to control and undercut independent media through ministry-owned strategy.

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Dutch arrest suspected Shabaab extremist

0 Visits: 9079 | Wednesday May 03, 2017 - 00:56:49
Dutch police have arrested a suspected member of the Shabaab extremist group following a tip-off from anti-terror authorities, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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Somalia celebrates Workers' Day

0 Visits: 14901 | Monday May 01, 2017 - 16:08:59
Workers in Somalia today join the rest of the world in celebrating Workers' Day amid growing concern over their welfare as the economy continues on its downward spiral and workers are getting poverty salaries.

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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."

SOLDa Safety Network Investigation: Major Human Trafficking Network Operating in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia — An investigation by SOLDa Safety Network has uncovered a large-scale human smuggling network operating in Mogadishu, trafficking Somali youth through an organized system involving corrupt facilitators and international transit routes. According to SOLDa's findings, some senior Somali officials are allegedly linked to the trafficking network, having reached agreements with smuggling groups to enable the movement of victims and prevent arrests. Full Article

 

OSINT Report: Swiss-Registered VIP Charter Helicopter (HB-ZYI) Appears in Somaliland President Cirro's Facebook Post Amid Israel Travel Rumours

A Facebook photo posted by Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) has triggered widespread speculation among Somalis online, with claims that the President is preparing for an overseas trip — including rumours linking the visit to Israel. Open-source aviation assessment of the aircraft visible in the image indicates the helicopter is Swiss-registered, bearing registration HB-ZYI, and identified as a Bell 429 (B429) — a type commonly used for VIP charter and private rental services. The photo appears to have been taken on an airport apron, consistent with charter helicopter operations. While Switzerland is strongly indicated through the aircraft registration prefix HB, the exact airport location cannot be confirmed from the posted image alone. Additionally, claims circulating online suggesting Cirro has entered security "wanted lists" remain unverified and unsupported by official documentation. Full Article

 

Somali Police Chief General Asad Diyaano Praised for Security Reforms and Close Coordination With President Hassan Sheikh

LAS ANOD, Somalia/Somaliland contested area — Somali Police Force Commander General Asad Diyaano has emerged as a nationally respected security figure, praised for professional leadership, discipline, and measurable reforms within the Somali Police Force, while also maintaining close operational coordination with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud amid heightened security challenges. Full Article

 

Qatar Hosts Somali Presidential Envoy as Mogadishu Cuts Cooperation With UAE

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

 

Somalia's Break with the UAE Signals a New Gulf Power Equation — and a High-Risk Reset

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

 

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