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Somalia's Political Cycle of Betrayal: From Mubarak to Saacid – History Repeats Itself

0 Visits: 4005 | Tuesday November 11, 2025 - 16:59:59
By Dahir Alasow | Investigative Journalist In the Middle East and Africa, politics has often been a theater of betrayal — where allies turn against each other, and power devours its own makers. The stories of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, Mohamed Morsi, and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi mirror a political pattern…

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Crisis at Mogadishu Airport: Favori Company Fires Somali Workers Without Cause as Operations Grind to a Halt

0 Visits: 3827 | Tuesday November 11, 2025 - 16:42:33
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.

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

0 Visits: 5456 | 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 to Launch Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) System – A New Era of Airspace Control and Passenger Surveillance

0 Visits: 5682 | Sunday November 09, 2025 - 17:51:06
By Dahir Alasow Investigative Journalist – Waagacusub.net The Federal Government of Somalia is preparing to implement a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system that will digitally control all passenger movements entering or departing Somalia — including flights through Mogadishu, Hargeisa,…

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Dahir Alasow Congratulates Jacob Frey on Re-Election as Mayor of Minneapolis

0 Visits: 989 | Thursday November 06, 2025 - 02:35:59
The Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Waagacusub Media , Dahir Abdulle Alasow, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Jacob Frey following his re-election as the Mayor of Minneapolis.

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American Muslims Make History as Zohran Mamdani and Ghazala Hashmi Achieve Landmark Victories

0 Visits: 1673 | Thursday November 06, 2025 - 02:29:06
American Muslims have made political history once again — this time at the very heart of the United States — after Zohran Mamdani was elected as the Mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in a landslide victory.

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D66 Triumphs in Dutch Elections as Far-Right Support Collapses

0 Visits: 3837 | 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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Waagacusub Media: The Most Trusted Voice of Independent Journalism in East Africa

0 Visits: 922 | Tuesday October 14, 2025 - 19:20:07
For over two decades, Waagacusub Media has stood as a pillar of integrity, truth, and independence in East Africa's media landscape. Established in 2003, the organization has earned a distinguished reputation as the most trusted source of independent news and information, serving Somali and global…

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Alasow Medical Center provides a complete support system for patients traveling from Somalia to India for medical treatment

0 Visits: 1616 | Thursday October 09, 2025 - 00:46:01
Alasow Medical Center – Overview Alasow Medical Center is a specialized medical facilitation organization that supports Somali patients seeking treatment in India. The center operates under the vision of improving access to quality healthcare for Somali citizens through professional guidance, affordable…

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

0 Visits: 4756 | 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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Villa Somalia and Jubaland now teeter on the edge of full-blown war

0 Visits: 74566 | 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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Xildhibaan Cabdiweli Qanyare oo ka digay Fadwooyinka Beenta ee wadaadada Qaar?

0 Visits: 10047 | Friday December 15, 2017 - 01:31:51
Xildhibaan Cabdi weli Maxamed Qanyare ayaa wax laga xumaado ku tilmaamay Wadaadada ku fadwoonaya Xildhibaanada iyo Siyaasinta mucaaradka, isagoo oo tilmaamay in hadaan Siyaasada laga heshiin oo madaxda aqligooda soo noqon aay imaan karto Hurumar la,aan Amni xumo,laalush iyo is qabqabsi joogta taaso…

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DEG DEG DHAGEYSO: XILDHIBAANO LAGU XIRAY BAYDHABO IYO XIISAD AAD U KACSAN OO LAGA DAREEMAYO?

0 Visits: 4733 | Thursday October 19, 2017 - 16:22:13
Ciidamo ka tirsan kuwa Nabad Sugida Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya ayaa maanta Garoonka Diyaaradaha ee Magaalada Baydhabo ku Xayirey Xildhibaano ka mid ah Baarlamaanka Maamulka Koonfur Galbeed kuwaasi oo ka Tagay Magaalada Muqdisho.

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Topnews:- Akhri Liiska isku shaandheeynta Wasiiradda cusub iyo kuwa xilalka waayey qabiiladooda ?

0 Visits: 30428 | Wednesday August 30, 2017 - 11:11:33
Warbaahinta Waagacusub ayaa heshay tiro Wasiiro ah oo seefta xilka qaadista haleeshay iyo kuwa cusub ee lagu bedelay xilalka laga qaaday ,waxeeyna kala yihiin sidaan inta la xaqiijiyay.

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Topnews:- Wasiir ku kacay tilaabo geesinimo leh iyo tacadigii Flydubai

0 Visits: 5210 | Friday August 25, 2017 - 16:56:08
Waxaa qoray Cali Hassan (Cali Mareexaan), Wasiirka Howlaha Guud ee Somaliland.

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Topnews:- Amisom oo hub siisay beel xasuuq ka wada Somalia ?

0 Visits: 10232 | Friday August 18, 2017 - 19:38:49
Waagacusub.net - Saraakiil ay ka mid yihiin Afhayeenka Amisom Jeneral Subagle oo u dhashay qabiilka Ciisaha Jibouti ee Dirta ayaa hub iyo gabaad siiyay Maleeshiyaad beesha Biyomaal u dhashay oo xasuuq baahsan kula kacay dad rayida oo u dhashay beelsha Hawiye.

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Topnews:- Daawo Dowladda Farmaajo oo sharuudaha shaqo bixinta ku dartay qofka qabiilkiisa ?

0 Visits: 18011 | Friday August 11, 2017 - 22:31:49
Waagacusub.net Wasaaradda Haweenka iyo Arrimaha Xaquuqul Insaanka Dowladda Farmaajo ayaa boggeeda Internet-ka ku soo xayeysiisay jagooyin ka bannaan Guddiga Madaxa Banaan ee Xuquul Insaanka iyo sharuudaha qofka shaqa doonka ee soo codsanaya jagooyinkaas ku dartay qabiilkiisa iyo jufadiisa hoose .

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XOG: Xildhibaano Odayaal Waxgarad Ku heyb ah RW Khayre oo Qorshe ka dhan Muqdisho ka wada?

0 Visits: 5316 | Friday August 11, 2017 - 09:06:44
Mudaneyaal ka kala tirsan Baarlamanka Fedaraalka Somalia Iyo Maamulka Galmudug Kuna heyb ah ra'isal wasaare Xasan Cali Khayre ayaa Magaalada Muqdisho ka bilaabay Olole logu mucaaradayo Xukumadiisa.

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Topnews:- Farmaajo oo Ciidanka Uganda fasaxay Amnigana ku wareejiyay Ethiopia .

0 Visits: 12108 | Tuesday August 08, 2017 - 00:35:50
Madaxweyne Farmaajo ayaa u sheegay Dowladda Uganda iney Ciidankooda jooga Somalia iska bixi karaan xilli kasta kadib markii uu Dowladda Ethiopia ka helay 50.000 oo ka tirsan Ciidanka Melleteriga dalkaas kuwaas oo caawa gaaray degaanka Leego ee gobolka Shabeeladda hoose ,sida ay Waagacusub u xaqiijiyeen…

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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