Somalia:Official Report: Construction of Hobyo Port Officially Begins

Hobyo, Galmudug –The long-anticipated construction of Hobyo Port has officially commenced, marking a major step forward for trade, investment, and maritime infrastructure in Galmudug State and Somalia at large. The project is being executed by a prominent Turkish construction company, whose team of experienced engineers has arrived in Hobyo to oversee and lead the implementation of the port development....

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Bound for UAE, Raising Fresh Tensions in the Gulf

Tehran, Iran – Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized an oil tanker that was reportedly on its way to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports by Reuters. Iranian authorities have not yet provided official details about the reasons behind the seizure, but the incident has drawn regional and international attention, as tensions in Gulf waters remain high....

Ambassador Jamal Bakar Appointed as Ethiopia's Envoy to the United Arab Emirates

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Government of Ethiopia has appointed Ambassador Jamal Bakar, a native of the Somali Regional State, as the country's new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....

Former President Farmaajo Returns to Mogadishu Ahead of Election Season

Mogadishu, Somalia – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday morning, marking his first visit to the capital in several months. Farmaajo and his delegation landed at Aden Adde International Airport, where they were received by members of parliament, political figures, and sections of the public who gathered to welcome him....

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....

Somalia's Political Cycle of Betrayal: From Mubarak to Saacid – History Repeats Itself

By Dahir Alasow | Investigative Journalist In the Middle East and Africa, politics has often been a theater of betrayal — where allies turn against each other, and power devours its own makers. The stories of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, Mohamed Morsi, and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi mirror a political pattern that is now re-emerging in Somalia....

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Somalia: Favori Company Fires Somali Airport Workers Without Cause as Mogadishu Airport Operations Collapse

Mogadishu, Somalia – Tensions have escalated at Aden Adde International Airport after Turkish management firm Favori LLC allegedly fired dozens of Somali workers without any clear reason, leading to widespread disruption and public outrage. Eyewitnesses told Sunatimes.com that baggage handling, cleaning, and terminal operations came to a halt on Tuesday morning after the mass dismissal. "No Somali employees were allowed to work today; the Turkish managers told us to leave without explanation," said one dismissed staff member, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation....

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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, many of whom previously held senior government positions, issued a joint statement declaring their decision to unite under a single national political platform aimed at restoring unity, good governance, and accountability in Somalia....

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BBC Director-General Tim Davie Expected to Resign After Altering Trump Speech Footage from January 6 Capitol Riot

The Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Tim Davie, is reportedly preparing to resign following revelations that the BBC had edited or distorted a portion of Donald Trump's speech delivered on January 6, 2021, during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. According to internal sources and leaked editorial reviews, the broadcaster allegedly manipulated the context of Trump's remarks — portraying them as encouragement of the riot, while omitting parts of his statement where he explicitly called for peaceful protest....

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Somalia to Launch Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) System – A New Era of Airspace Control and Passenger Surveillance

The Federal Government of Somalia is preparing to implement a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system that will digitally control all passenger movements entering or departing Somalia — including flights through Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, and Bosaso international airports. According to official documents obtained by Inside Somalia, the system will become fully operational on 27 November 2025, marking one of the most significant aviation security reforms in Somalia's modern history....

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Eastern Germans Still Feel Closer to Russia Than the West, Says The New York Times

A recent report by The New York Times highlights that many residents in Eastern Germany still feel a strong sense of closeness and nostalgia toward Russia, decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall....

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Israel Concerned Over Turkey's Possible Military Presence in Gaza Disguised as Humanitarian Aid

The Israeli television network i24NEWS has for the first time published a detailed explanation of why Israel strongly opposes any potential Turkish presence inside Gaza. Quoting multiple Israeli security officials, the report claims that Turkey's humanitarian and reconstruction missions often conceal strategic military intentions, including the establishment of intelligence networks and covert military bases in foreign territories....

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Syrian President Plays Basketball with U.S. Military Officials, Including CENTCOM Commander

Damascus, Syria — Waagacusub News International - In an unexpected and symbolic public appearance, Syrian President Ahmed Sharac was seen playing basketball with several senior U.S. military officials, including Admiral Brad Cooper, the Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)....

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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....

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