Somalia: Turkey Israel and the Red Sea: The Growing Strategic Competition Over Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is increasingly becoming a focal point in the wider geopolitical rivalry involving Turkey, Israel, regional powers, and international actors competing for influence across the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor.

Mass Evictions, Deadly Raids and Political Tensions Deepen Somalia Crisis

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is facing one of its most serious humanitarian and political crises in recent years following mass evictions, deadly security operations, and growing political tensions surrounding the federal government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Somalia Defense Minister Threatens Opposition Leaders Ahead of Planned Protests

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's Defense Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has triggered widespread political controversy after issuing strong warnings against opposition leaders planning anti-government demonstrations in Muqdisho.

Somali Journalists and Activists Held in Mogadishu for Nearly Two Months Over Political Expression

Several Somali journalists, commentators, and youth activists have reportedly remained detained in Mogadishu for nearly two months over accusations linked to their public opinions and political commentary.

Report: LIFE for Relief and Development Expands Humanitarian Aid in Somalia During Ramadan 2026

The international humanitarian organization LIFE for Relief and Development has intensified its relief operations in Somalia during Ramadan 2026, focusing on addressing the escalating food insecurity affecting millions of vulnerable people across the country.

Israel Raises Security Concerns Over Turkish Military Activity in Somalia

Israel has issued an unusual security assessment naming Somalia as an emerging strategic risk, according to a detailed report published by Israel Hayom. The development marks the first time Israel has publicly identified Somalia as a potential source of long-range military threats. The report states…

Alasow Foundation Officially Registered in the Netherlands and the United States

Breda, Netherlands / Wilmington, Delaware – November 2025 The Alasow Foundation, a global humanitarian organization, has been officially registered as a legal nonprofit entity in both the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the State of Delaware, United States of America.

Nine Prominent Somali Politicians Form New Political Alliance "Union for National Dignity"

Mogadishu (Waagacusub Media) — Nine prominent Somali political figures, representing various parties, movements, and civic platforms, have officially announced the formation of a new broad-based political alliance named the "Union for National Dignity" (Midowga Haybad Qaran). The leaders,…

TikTok Taxi Driver in Finland Accused of Harassing Women and Children Online

A Somali taxi driver living in Finland has come under intense scrutiny after multiple reports surfaced accusing him of harassing and verbally abusing women and children — many of them from Canada, Europe, and the United States — during his TikTok Live broadcasts.

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

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…

A Famous Journalist Who Became Somalia's Most Generous Philanthropist

Mr. Dahir Alasow, although known as the most prominent journalist in the Somali community, has also emerged as Somalia's most generous philanthropist.

Somali Government Policy Links Passport and Domestic Travel to National ID

In a major policy shift, the Federal Government of Somalia has announced that beginning September 1, 2025, citizens will no longer be able to apply for a Somali passport without presenting a valid National ID card. This move aims to strengthen the verification of personal data and ensure the authenticity…

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,…

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…

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.

Dutch-Somali Woman Brutally Tortured in Mogadishu Over Failed Visa Promise

A horrific case of gender-based violence has shocked both Somalia and the Netherlands after a 27-year-old Dutch citizen of Somali descent was brutally tortured in the Somali capital by her husband, allegedly over a failed immigration request.

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.

Somalia:Facebook abuse of Power and bribe - Somali Media & Veteran Journalists accounts

We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the recent wave of coordinated cyberattacks targeting Somali journalists, bloggers, public figures, and government officials, primarily through Facebook. These malicious actions, occurring between late October and mid-November 2024, have disrupted…

Somalia: Corruption & Constitutional Violations by the Minister of Education - OpEd

Dear Minister, I write to express my profound concern regarding the current trajectory of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MOECHE) under your leadership. It is with a heavy heart that I must highlight the rampant corruption, the repeated violations of Somali laws, and the disregard…

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…

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Somalia: Turkey Israel and the Red Sea: The Growing Strategic Competition Over Somalia

Mass Evictions, Deadly Raids and Political Tensions Deepen Somalia Crisis

Somalia Defense Minister Threatens Opposition Leaders Ahead of Planned Protests

Somali Journalists and Activists Held in Mogadishu for Nearly Two Months Over Political Expression

Report: LIFE for Relief and Development Expands Humanitarian Aid in Somalia During Ramadan 2026

Israel Raises Security Concerns Over Turkish Military Activity in Somalia

Alasow Foundation Officially Registered in the Netherlands and the United States

Nine Prominent Somali Politicians Form New Political Alliance "Union for National Dignity"

TikTok Taxi Driver in Finland Accused of Harassing Women and Children Online

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

A Famous Journalist Who Became Somalia's Most Generous Philanthropist

Somali Government Policy Links Passport and Domestic Travel to National ID

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

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

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

Dutch-Somali Woman Brutally Tortured in Mogadishu Over Failed Visa Promise

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

Somalia:Facebook abuse of Power and bribe - Somali Media & Veteran Journalists accounts

Somalia: Corruption & Constitutional Violations by the Minister of Education - OpEd

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

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