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Oil in Somalia: Adding fuel to the flames?

0 Visits: 8385 | Saturday June 07, 2014 - 03:58:30
As the latest 'frontier region' of hydrocarbon exploration and production in East Africa, Somalia remains not only one of the most promising, but also most challenging potential oil exporting countries. Apart from numerous technical obstacles, including scant infrastructure for transport and…

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Reports of ONLF Aiding Al-Shabab Rebels Is Baseless, ONLF Spokesperson

0 Visits: 6570 | Friday June 06, 2014 - 04:53:11
Waagacusub.net- The Al-Qaeda-linked group of Al-Shabab and the Ogaden National Army (ONLA) fought against the Somali National Army and the African Union Forces in Bakool region in recent week's fierce battle that killed more than 40 people,according to Bakool Governor ,Mohammed Abdi Tool.

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Somali president has to commit a treason or gross violation of the laws of Somalia

0 Visits: 10662 | Friday June 06, 2014 - 03:00:48
Waagacusub.net- Recently more than 100 members of Somalia's Federal Parliament, MPs, have asked the president to resign. Some of them have even threatened him to bring motion against him so as to remove him from power. From the provisional constitution, PC, point of view this is unlikely.

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President welcomes the announcement of the appointment of an US Ambassador to Somalia

0 Visits: 3746 | Wednesday June 04, 2014 - 19:48:20
Today, H.E The President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received confirmation that President Obama will appoint the first US Ambassador to Somalia in two decades.

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ILO Director General meets with FESTU General Secretary

1 Visits: 5586 | Wednesday June 04, 2014 - 19:36:27
Director General of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Guy Ryder met yesterday, 3 June 2014, with the General Secretary of the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) Omar Faruk Osman on the side-lines of 103rd session of International Labour Conference in Geneva.

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Somalia: IGAD, UN, and EU ousted President Hassan

2 Visits: 15629 | Wednesday June 04, 2014 - 18:00:56
The president rebuffed the call for his resignation but welcomed to meet the MPs. As of today, the MPs did not proceed with parliamentary motion probably because of the difficulty to obtain the 183 threshold votes required to remove the president from office. It is not clear if it will end with the…

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Land grabbing and forced evictions in the Ogaden

0 Visits: 5325 | Tuesday June 03, 2014 - 17:14:42
Gambella, a province located in western Ethiopia is currently host to Africa's largest fire sale.

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Somalia Top Secret -suicide bombers Djibouti's deadly attack? 

0 Visits: 12095 | Tuesday June 03, 2014 - 01:38:19
Muse Robleh Herad, 36, and Hodan Mohamed Ali, 29, were involved the deadly attack at a La Chaumere restaurant, which left 3 foreigners dead and 15 others wounded.

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Africa 2050 Light at the end of the tunnel for the "Dark Continent"?

0 Visits: 5846 | Monday June 02, 2014 - 07:12:28
(Author's note: This commentary appeared on Pambazuka.org on May 29, 2014 as part of a mid-century outlook on possible scenarios in Africa. I make my "predictions" debating myself as a political scientist and a defense lawyer.)

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Djibouti The Indispensable Entity

0 Visits: 3420 | Monday June 02, 2014 - 02:55:52
Waagacusub.net - Located at the junction between the rifts of the Gulf of Aden, the red sea and east Africa, the Republic Of Djibouti diligently worked too hard to finally become the crucial core for trade and financial services in that important region.

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Parliamentary Caucus (M5PC) regarding the 27th of May Statement of the International Partners of Somalia

0 Visits: 3505 | Sunday June 01, 2014 - 09:46:20
Statement of The May 5 Parliamentary Caucus (M5PC) regarding the 27th of May Statement of the International Partners of Somalia.

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Somaliland Says "No External Enemy Behind The Explosions"

0 Visits: 5786 | Sunday June 01, 2014 - 09:34:46
Waagacusub.net - Two explosions shook in the town of Hargeisa last night and before last night, following a fierce dispute over power within the factions of the Kulmiye Ruling party.

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"We Can Save Somaliland from The Looming Political Crisis"Says Vice Presidential candidate

0 Visits: 3465 | Sunday June 01, 2014 - 09:31:13
Waagacusub.net - We need to save Somaliland from the looming political ,social and economical crisis that it has been facing over the last four years, Justice & Welfare Party's Vice Presidential candidate said.

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Ethiopia:Benishangul Separatists Reportedly kills scores of Government troops

1 Visits: 6165 | Sunday June 01, 2014 - 09:29:02
Waagacusub.net - Forces from Benishangul's Separatist rebel group are reported to have killed scores of government soldiers in two days fighting-a renewed clash between Ethiopian Security Forces and Benishangul People's Liberation Movement (BPLM), Western of the Country.

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Somalia:Anti-president MPs want a prominent official as the next national security minister

1 Visits: 5409 | Thursday May 29, 2014 - 00:45:29
Waagacusub.net- Somali Parliaments that waged the campaign against the President of Federal Government of Somalia,Hassan Sheikh, proposed to be nominated a famous Security Officer.

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UN and international partners call for resolution of Somali political crisis

0 Visits: 5449 | Wednesday May 28, 2014 - 03:48:14
27 May 2014 – The United Nations, the European Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today issued a joint appeal for a resolution of the political crisis in Somalia, adding that they stand ready to hold to account anyone who poses an obstacle to progress in the Horn of Africa…

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Endless Chaos from Poor Leadership in Somalia

1 Visits: 8137 | Wednesday May 28, 2014 - 03:19:05
Waagacusub.net- Somalia is in the brink of falling back to a complete anarchy after the Somali public realized that their expectations were not met by the government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

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Somalia:Former NSA Director is Ministerial Candidate

2 Visits: 7466 | Tuesday May 27, 2014 - 05:02:37
Waagacusub.net -Ahmed Maolim Fiqi, the former director of the National Security Agency is a candidate who wants to become the minister for national security.

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Somalia:NISA chief and Police Boss Expected to Resign Soon

0 Visits: 5778 | Tuesday May 27, 2014 - 04:57:56
Waagacusub.net- The commanders of the police and security General Abdikariim Dahir Saacid and General BashiirAhmed Jaama' (Bashiir Goobe) NISA chief are due to resign in the next few hours. That is according to credible sources.

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Ethiopia:The Sidama Nation globally Marks the 12th Anniversary of Sidama Looqqe Massacre!

0 Visits: 6297 | Monday May 26, 2014 - 17:38:59
Since 1890s, the Sidama nation has endured various massacres of unimaginable scales most of which had genocidal intents. Time and again, the civilians of the Sidama people as a nation were deliberately targeted and slaughtered by the successive northern led regimes for no apparent reasons, but for demanding…

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Somalia accuses Ethiopia of weapons smuggling for fourth time

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.

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

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 showdown.

Somalia:War to Defeat Al Shabab Militarily

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, the Islamic movements enjoyed popular support to end the brutal reigns of warlords and the military occupation of Ethiopia and establish new government.

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

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. Unsupported expenditure amounts to $9M; contracts worth $31M not registered with auditor general's office, the existence of unauthorized bank accounts outside the Treasury Single Account.

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

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, according to Khalif Ereg, who was later bribed with $ 2 million.

Somalia army and Jubaland forces edge closer to conflict

Waagacusub.net- Somalia's army and Jubaland forces are teetering on the edge of conflict, as the military buildup intensifies daily and tensions show no signs of de-escalating, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday. Full Article

 

Somalia accuses Ethiopia of weapons smuggling for fourth time

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. Full Article

 

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

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 showdown. Full Article

 

President Mahad Salaad: the Only Guarantor for Galmudug's Security and Prosperity

Galmudug State is not just the geographic heart of Somalia but the quintessential soul of the Somali nation. Within Galmudug, all the major Somali clan lineages- the Hawiye, Dir, Darood and Madhibaan are represented. No other Somali region or state is home to such diverse and influential clans with such extensive historical significance in Somalia as found in the Galmudug territory. Economically, Galmudug in 2024 is set to be the first location for the offshore oil and gas that the Somali Federal Government in partnership with the Houston-based American company, Coastline Exploration have commenced work on off the Hobyo coast since 2021. Full Article

 

Somalia's leader mourns death of Namibia president

Waagacusub.net - Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday mourned the death of Namibia President Hage G. Geingob and sent condolences to the government of the African country. 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