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[UAE] Financial Intelligence Unit signs MoUs with Bangladesh Somalia

The Financial Intelligence Unit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE FIU) has signed two separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) and the Financial Reporting Center (FRC) of the Federal Republic of Somalia to exchange financial information and expertise,…

[Al-Shabaab] claims it recaptured villages in Middle Shabelle following SNA control

The militant group Al-Shabaab has claimed to have recaptured three villages in Middle Shabelle as Somali National Army says it has killed over 200 militants in a week The group said it has retaken Qordhere, War'ise and Wararahley in Middle Shabelle region 'without resistance' in what could…

Baseless Claim of Presidential Powers Hastens the Demise of the Fragile Federal Republic of Somalia

WAAGACUSUB.COM - The Somali people have been hoping to heal from the painful experience suffered in ousting the military dictatorship that ruled the country for 21 years with an iron fist. Extrajudicial killings, widespread abuse of power, and economic deprivation shattered the safety, security, freedoms,…

Somalia: Averting a Descent into Political Violence - report of Crisisgroup

Waagacusub.com - Tensions are running high following the Somali parliament's decision to extend the incumbent president's mandate by two years. External partners should urgently convene – and mediate – talks among the country's bitterly divided elites, to prevent its worst political…

Somalia charges foreigners with espionage, leaking of classified information Matt Bryden Emmanuel Deiser and David Hopkins.

Sunatimes.com - A court in Mogadishu has issued summonses to six persons affiliated with a regional think tank banned by Somalia in 2018. Banaadir Regional Court ordered the director and founder of Sahan Research Matt Bryden, Rashid Abdi, a prominent regional analyst and a senior analyst at Sahan, to…

Journalists barred from covering Somali leaders' meeting

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.

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

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…

UK statement on Somalia elections

Press release UK Minister for Africa urges Somali leaders to reach a consensus on the electoral process.

WHO IS THE PEACE MAKER AND FATHER OF AFRICA?

Waagacusub.com - The commonly known pearl of Africa Uganda in East Africa, is one among the countries with a terrific developing economy in the Region. Uganda holds the hub of Business where all gates are open and exit routes leading to all international markets world over.

Al-Shabaab to Issue Report Card of Somalia's President as Term Ends

Waagacusub.com - The Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab said on Wednesday that it will release a report card of Somalia's incumbent president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, whose four year term expires next week.

Ethiopia: hundreds of Somali recruits deployed by Eritrea to Tigray region were killed

Waagacusub.com - Former deputy head of Somalia's Intelligence Agency Abdisalan Guled said hundreds of Somali recruits deployed by Eritrea to Tigray region were killed in the initial offensive in the northern Ethiopian region.

Somalia: Last Chance for Peace

Somalia's hope hinges on the political meeting in Puntland where all regional states, the council of presidential candidates( Opposition groups, and the leaders of Somali parliament and civil society groups are taking part. It has became clear to all that President Mohammed Abdullahi "Farmajo"…

Resignation of President Farmajo Is the Right Option before Somalia Falls Apart

The high level of political antagonism, public agitation, insecurity, and fear for violence afflicting Somalia demand the immediate resignation of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo as the right option before Somalia falls apart. The most important task for all Somalis and international Partners is…

Senior politicians, government officials converge in Garowe for annual event

Senior politicians and government officials are converging in Garowe for the annual HIPS forum for ideas. The event organized by Mogadishu based Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) brings together opinion leaders across various sectors of the country.

[ISIS faction in Somalia] breaks over power struggles

faction allied to the terrorist group ISIS in Somalia has broken into two groups in a power struggle amid reports of failing health of the group leader. Sources in Puntland said the militant group has been rocked by power struggles that have resulted in deaths. Three militants are reported to have been…

Somalia:President Farmajo Mocks Opposition Leaders Who Protested Against Biased Electoral Committees

The Speaker of the Upper House of the federal parliament, the presidents of the federal member states, the prominent leaders of the political opposition groups and the civil society organizations, and the public in general strongly objected the legitimacy and impartiality of the two Federal Election…

A re-election of corrupt leader is a recipe for renewed violence In Somalia.

The eight grave human rights violations under Farmajo's presidency in Somalia: The Current leader of Somali Federal Government, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, is grabbing the strategic national assets such as farms, schools, hospitals, stadiums, department buildings, government owned lands kept for…

Somalia: A Condemnation of the Barire Massacre

We reiterate the United States administration to allow compensation for the victims of the U.S. attacks. We finally urge the Federal Government of Somalia to terminate its agreement with the United States presence in Somalia.

Somalia's Attorney General Appoints Special Prosecutor for Crimes Against Journalists in Somalia

Associated Somali Journalists (ASOJ) welcomes the appointment of a special prosecutor for crimes against journalists in Somalia on Tuesday 8 ,September by Somalia's Attorney General Dr Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud which could be an initial solution to the high levels of impunity for crimes committed…

Djibouti:Protect Jailed Air Force Pilot's Rights "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 broke out in response to the pilot's detention