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…

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Somalia's intelligence chief worked with an al Qaeda affiliate

Somalia has become a money pit for the United States. In recent years, the U.S. government has pumped hundreds of millions of dollars annually into the country. Just one month ago, Ambassador Donald Yamamoto and Somali Minister of Finance Abdirahman Duale Beile signed a deal to reduce Somalia's…

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Somalia Electoral process: a vicious cycle marred by corruption,lack of oversight

There are myriad other problems with the implementation of the electoral process, for example the proposed fee structure for candidates for both houses of parliament. Candidates for the Upper House (Senate) are required to pay a whopping 20,000 US dollars to compete for a seat, while candidates Candidates…

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SOMIJ : A time for real change in Somalia - Journalists freedom

The Somali investigative Journalists SOMIJ has today commemorated the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) by bringing together journalists at the national monument of Dhagah-Tur, a symbol of freedom and justice, to demand justice for journalists in unusual way.

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UN Report shows Al-Shabaab's infiltration in Salaam Somali Bank

A new report released by the United Nations Sanctions Panel on Somalia has documented that Al- Shabaab remains financially strong in Somalia through a deep infiltration network in Somalia's financial system. Al Shabaab generated about $13 million (Sh1.3 billion) between December 2019 and August…

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Al-Shabaab's financial system of SALAAM SOMALI BANK

Countering money-laundering and the financing of terrorism In accordance with article 14 (2) of the Somali Anti-Money-Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act of 2016, a reporting entity must expediently report to the Financial Reporting Centre any transactions or series of transactions…

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Minnesota reports single-day record 2,297 new COVID-19 cases

Minnesota health officials reported a record-setting 2,297 new COVID-19 cases Friday, the first time that the state has surpassed a daily total of 2,000. Friday's case count is 50% higher than the last daily record of 1,516 cases last Saturday. The number of tests reported to the Minnesota Department…

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Migrants face "double threat" amid Coronavirus pandemic

This article discusses the economic and social impacts of the coronavirus pandemic with a particular focus on refugees, asylum seekers, and migrant workers. A brief look at past economic crises reveals the importance of legal and governmental support as a way to reduce out-bound migration and uphold…

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Somalia:Terrorist Controlling Salaam Somali Bank System of Hormuud Telecom Group

Somalia's Islamist insurgents are moving millions of dollars through the formal bank system and appear to be investing in businesses and real estate, according to a United Nations report offering a rare glimpse into their finances. Al Shabaab has for years been battling Somalia's internationally-backed…

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Terrorist financing at Salaam Somali Bank of Hormuud telecom Group

Al Shabaab has for years been battling Somalia's internationally-backed government to impose strict Islamic law in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation. "Al Shabaab remains in a strong financial position and is generating a significant budgetary surplus, some of which is invested in property purchases…

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Terrorist infiltrates Somalia's banking systems SALAAM AFRICAN BANK

Somalia-based Al-Shabaab militants have infiltrated the financial sector in the Horn of Africa nation, the United Nations has said, in a report which exposes the weak security in the country, which has been struggling to contain the insurgency for the last 14 years.

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Somalia: The UN Report of Salaam Somali Bank terrorism

Feared Shabab Exploit Somali Banking and Invest in Real Estate, U.N. Says Despite sanctions, Shabab militants have found ways to extort, move and invest money using Somalia's banking system, a United Nations panel says.

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Who is Somali Jihadi Terrorist Ahmed Nur Ali Jim'ale


Ahmed Nur Ali Jim'ale AKA 'Jim'ale' is one of the wealthiest Somali businessmen and is the founder of the Al Barakat group of companies. He is also the owner of Hormuud Telecom. Beside his business interests, Jim'ale also happens to be the leading financier of the al-Shabaab, a Somali…

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Public Joint Letter of CPJ and HRW Amnesty on Somalia Media Law

His Excellency Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Villa Somalia ,Mogadishu ,Somalia Your Excellency, RE: CONCERNS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SOMALIA'S NEW MEDIA LAW On behalf of Amnesty International, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and Human Rights Watch, we…

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The New Somali Prime Minister background

Educational Background: Master of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure at KTH - Stockholm, Sweden, Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at Somali National University. Service in Somalia: I am a Somali Citizen Born in October 1963 in Hobyo, Galmudug. Second…

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The eight grave human rights violations under Farmajo's presidency in Somalia:

A re-election of corrupt leader is a recipe for renewed violence 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 road reserves…

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The connection between Hormuud telecom and the Al-Shabaab economic empire in Somalia.

Hormuud, Somalia's leading Telecommunications company, has been recently embroiled in controversy, which has drawn media attention and scrutiny. The company came to the limelight in late August 2019 when it claimed in a series of statements that the Kenyan contingent of African peace-keepers in…

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Caught between Djibouti and Mogadishu, Salaam African Bank changes hands

The Salaam Group's Djibouti bank often accused of being a little too close to the jihadist insurgents is now controlled by property developer Al-Rayan. The Somali property developer based in Djibouti Al-Rayan has tightened its control on Djibouti's Salaam African Bank. The company director,…

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Somalia Faces A Moment Of Truth

Sunatimes.com - There are many explanations for Somalia's prolonged problems, many associated with its unique situation over the last 30 years. Somalia has been a byword for state failure leading to crises, institution failure and anarchy of which Somalia is still reeling from today. In the absence…

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Somalia: Investor of pirates invades Galmudug

Ahmed Abdi Karie aka Qoorqoor who was one of the investors of the central Somalia pirates has invaded Galmudug state with the barrel of the gun, after forces from the central government secured headquarter of the federal member state (Dhusamareb) for him.

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