Somali Clan Divisions Surface as Jacob Frey Wins Third Term in Minneapolis Mayoral Race

Tensions, celebrations, and disappointment have swept across Somali social media circles following the fiercely contested Minneapolis mayoral election, where the race took on deep clan and community undertones among the city's large Somali diaspora.

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

New York, USA - 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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Europe Jails Corrupt Leaders, Africa Celebrates Them

In Europe, any politician caught taking bribes or misusing public funds faces swift justice and imprisonment, regardless of status or power. But in Somalia — and much of Africa — the story is tragically different: Those who steal, manipulate elections, or take foreign money to buy power are often…

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Somalia: Land Grabbing Crisis Deepens in Mogadishu as Women and Children Bear the Brunt

A new wave of forced evictions and illegal land grabbing is devastating communities across Mogadishu, displacing thousands of residents — many of them women and children — and exposing deep corruption within local political and security structures. Residents from the Hawiye clans, particularly Habargidir,…

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Waagacusub Media: A Legacy of Independent Journalism

Waagacusub Media: The Most Trusted Voice of Independent Journalism in East Africa 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…

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

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." According to the group's findings, Mohamud—who previously held ties…

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Somali Government Moves to New York: Security Risks, Lavish Spending, and the Leaked Embassy Document

A leaked document from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia has revealed a delegation list of 32 senior officials traveling to New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), scheduled from September 9th to 23rd, 2025. The revelation has sparked widespread criticism…

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SOMALIA:The 10% Parliamentary Membership Threshold to Become a National Party

The Political Agreement between the Federal Government and Members of the Salvation Forum A political communiqué jointly issued by the Federal Government of Somalia and members of the Salvation Forum presented several points, within which lies what appears to be a deceptive plan serving the ruling…

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Netherlands: NVJ Sends Another Letter to Minister Veldkamp

The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ) has sent a new letter to Minister Veldkamp, once again urging the Dutch government to take action regarding the deteriorating and inhumane situation in Gaza, especially the dire working conditions of journalists in the region.

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Somalia's Federal Government Allegedly Building a Proxy Shabaab Administration to Destabilize Puntland and Somaliland

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A new wave of political tension is sweeping across Somalia amid reports that the Federal Government is orchestrating the formation of a controversial regional administration, allegedly to undermine the stability of Puntland and Somaliland. The newly promoted entity—SSC Khaatumo—is…

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Dahir Alasow — the man who turned a quiet Dutch city into a legendary capital of Somali hope, resilience, and justice.

SOMALIA: Why Is Breda More Famous Than Amsterdam Among Somalis? Written by: Hussein Abdilaahi A Surprising Journey... During my recent trip to Somalia, I encountered something entirely unexpected. Almost everyone I met, upon learning that I came from the Netherlands — or as Somalis commonly call it,…

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SOMALIA: Why Is Breda More Famous Than Amsterdam Among Somalis?

A Surprising Journey…
During my recent trip to Somalia, I encountered something unexpected. Everyone I met, upon hearing I came from the Netherlands (or as they call it, Holland), would immediately ask: "Are you from Breda?" When I replied that I live in Amsterdam — the economic capital…

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U.S.-Based Influencer Khadar B. Sulub Geelle Accused of Human Rights Abuses and TikTok Exploitation

Khadar B. Sulub Geelle, also known online as Hussein Ogaadeen Kibray, is a former member of Ethiopia's notorious Liyu Police in the Somali Regional State, an armed force accused of widespread human rights abuses including rape, torture, and false imprisonment of civilians suspected of supporting…

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URGENT REPORT: Attempted Femicide and Severe Torture of Dutch Citizen in Somalia

Eyewitness reports and visual evidence confirm that Kaaho's face was severely burned and mutilated. The assailant, Mohamed Abdullahi Amiin Barale, reportedly planned the attack after the victim failed to secure a Family Reunion Visa for him to travel to the Netherlands.

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Mogadishu: A City Reborn "Waagacusub Real Estate is spearheading Mogadishu's transformation into a modern urban hub

Waagacusub Real Estate is undertaking the development of modern, high-quality buildings in Mogadishu. The project will feature both commercial spaces and PNP-standard apartments. Construction is expected to be completed within one year. The site is located in the Banaadir neighborhood of the Hodan district.

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The Israel-Iran War: A Battle of Intelligence, Missiles, and Strategy — Without a Clear Winner

How Did It Begin? The conflict was sparked by a series of targeted assassinations, covert sabotage operations against Iran's nuclear facilities, and mounting fears in Tehran that Israel would directly strike its highest religious and political leadership. Israel launched a surprise offensive, while…

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Somali Extremists and Pirates Illegally Migrating to Europe and the United States

Former members of extremist groups and pirate militias in Somalia have entered several Western countries—including the United States, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and the United Kingdom—via irregular migration, according to extensive research conducted by Waagacusub Media.

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Somali President Receives African Football Legends at the Presidential Palace

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, welcomed to the Presidential Palace three of Africa's legendary footballers: Samuel Eto'o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation; Emmanuel Adebayor; and Jay-Jay Okocha, during their historic visit to Somalia.

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Somalia: Is President Hassan Sheikh Planning to Seize Power Through Military Force?

Sunatimes.com - Emerging reports suggest that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been accused of using military power to regain control of the country, raising serious concerns about how the national army and state authority are being utilized.

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Media Suppression and Journalist Abuse in Somalia Reaches Alarming Levels

The suppression and abuse of journalists in Somalia has reached one of its worst levels in history. Many journalists working inside the country have been arrested, and in some cases, humiliating videos were recorded of them while undressed — as a tactic to intimidate them from ever conducting interviews…

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