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Rights Based Approach to Review of Constitutional Issues in Somalia

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) commends the Federal Government of Somalia for having welcomed rights-based approach to the determination and review of constitutional issues in Somalia. This will ensure that the new constitution guarantees human rights and civil liberties such as freedom…

Female journalists undergo training on gender-based violence

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in cooperation with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) conducted a Training Workshop for Women Journalists on Gender-based Violence and Human Rights in Mogadishu from 27-28 November 2018 in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Somali security forces nab suspect behind hotel bombing

Waagacusub.com- Somali security forces on Thursday arrested al-Shabab militant, a key suspect behind the bombing of Sahafi hotel in Mogadishu on Nov. 9 that left at least 50 people dead, officials said. The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said that the militant will be arraigned in…

Somali govt airlifts troops into Baidoa ahead of regional election

Waagacusub.com- Somali government has deployed over one hundred soldiers in the southwestern town of Baidoa ahead the region holds the much-awaited regional presidential election which some have criticized as sham.

Outbreak Update: Cholera in Somalia

Waagacusub.com- The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 27 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death, reported in Banadir region for epidemiological week 46 (12 to 18 November) of 2018. Of these new cases, 44% (12) are female while 44% (12) are children below five years of age. During this…

Somali Parliament Apologizes for 'Wrong Report' on Missing US $40 Million

Waagacusub.com- The Somali parliament have eaten their words and apologized to the finance ministry for the 'mistake by house finance committee' that over USD 40million was missing the country's accounts. What really happened in Somalia?

Al-Shabaab releases kidnapped Kenyan hostages

Waagacusub.com- Al-Shabaab fighters have today released two Kenyan hostages which they kidnapped from Qorfa xarar village in Wajir town of the northeastern province on November 22nd. North Eastern Provincial Commissioner, Mohamed Birik told reporters that the abducted hostages come back to their home…

Is Eritrea about to send troops to Somalia once more?

Waagacusub.com- Reports are beginning to circulate that as part the deal President Isaias struck with Somalia in Ethiopia, he is preparing to deploy troops to support the government in Mogadishu.

Update on Oil and Gas Exploration Activities in Kenya

Kenya has a total of 63 exploration blocks demarcated across its four (4) sedimentary basins; Tertiary Rift Basin, Anza Basin, Mandera Basin, Lamu (Onshore & Offshore) Basin. Currently, there are 19 oil and gas companies operating in Kenya as shown in the table below: Operator Block(s) 1. A-Z Petroleum…

US military's Africa commander makes unannounced Mogadishu visit

Waagacusub.com- The U.S. commander for troops in Africa, Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, arrived in the Somali capital Wednesday on an unannounced visit for meetings with Somali leaders on how the multipronged efforts aimed at defeating militants in the country are progressing. During the hours-long visit,…

Armed gang shot dead a school headmaster in Afgoye town

Waagacusub.com- Armed gang have early Tuesday gun down a school headmaster at Afgoye in Lower Shabelle region. Witnesses confirmed that armed gunmen with pistols have shot a number of bullets to the school headmaster at his normal duty station as the deceased was identified as Abdalla.

Al-Shabaab agent slapped with 15 year jail term

Waagacusub.com- A military court in Mogadishu has today sentenced a man to 15 years for belonging to Al-Shabaab militant group and planning killings in the city. The court found Ali Mohamed guilty of planning targeted killings of civilians and government officials.

Suspected attackers captured as bombs, complex attack kill over 28 in Somalia

Waagacusub.com- A suicide car bomb blast followed a major attack by gunmen on an Islamic shrine in central Somalia killed at least 18 people and wounded 20 others, officials say Monday, in one of the largest attacks by the Al-Qaeda linked group fighting Somali government and African Union troops in…

MPs accuse govt' of blocking Budget Report debate

A section of MPs have accused the government of frustrating the independent functioning of parliament noting government functionaries sought to block the publication and debate of the 2018 Budget report which deputy speaker Mahad Awad declared it null midway debate Saturday.

At least 8 killed, 15 injured in bomb attack in Mogadishu

Waagacusub.com- At least 8 people have died and 15 others killed in a car bomb explosion that ripped a market in Wadajir district in Mogadishu. Goobjoog News correspondent at the scene in Kawa-Godey area says the bomb destroyed the market killing several people and wounding others.

Somalia PM Hassan Khaire: Portrait of a con artist

Waagacusub.com - A narcissist who always demanded a praise from his underlings. Failure to do so meant midnight sacking letters for an unspecified corruption.

The Day Somalia Taught America How To Respect Africa

Waagacusub.com- In 1991, President Mohammed Siad Barre was overthrown by the armed opposition in Somalia. A new round of civil confrontation broke out in the country, leading to devastation and terrible famine; at least 300 thousand people were killed.

Militants kill 10 Somali soldiers in ambush north of the capital

Waagacusub.com- Heavily armed suspected al-Shabab fighters ambushed Somali troops travelling in the north of the Somali capital on Saturday afternoon, killing 10 soldiers by shooting them and detonating bombs along a major high way, officials said.

Ugandan military chief visits Somalia to shore up transition plan

Waagacusub.com- MOGADISHU, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan military chief is visiting Somalia to review progress made in the transitioning of national security responsibilities to the Somali national security forces by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

Saudi Crown Prince Wants to Meet With Erdogan, Turkish Diplomat Says

Waagacusub.com- Turkey's top diplomat says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the upcoming Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires.