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A journalist reporting on current events in Somalia, excellent in humanitarian issues, translation services & comm consultant. E-mail: [email protected]

Mogadishu Somalia
Joined November 2013
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#Uganda’s Army Chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has deleted all his posts from last night and deactivated his official X account hours after launching a series of attacks against Vice-President Jessica Alupo. He is notorious for bizarre late-night posts, often deleted by morning.
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#Somalia’s Deputy Police Commander Abdalla warned of a security threat in Mogadishu following the withdrawal of AUSSOM’s Ugandan troops. Former Banadir Police Chief Sadak accused him of echoing Al-Shabaab’s rhetoric, describing it as an “inside job” orchestrated from within.
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The Joining Forces Alliance held a 2 day Mini-COP event in Mogadishu ahead of #COP31 bringing together over 75 participants, including 50 children & young ppl, to discuss climate change, share concerns & develop key messages for the global climate summit #Somalia @AbdikadirDakane
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Somalis in the US have sent a powerful message to Donald Trump and his followers, shattering negative stereotypes. Their impressive electoral victories demonstrate the community’s resilience, determination, and growing political influence. #Somalia @IlhanMN #USElections #USA
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Somali Americans scored major election victories in the #US @Ilhan retained her congressional seat with over 90% of the vote, Fateh secured re-election in #Minnesota’s District 62, while Democrat Daysane won the District 14A House seat, defeating Republican Mike Conway #Somalia
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Joy, a Kenyan woman working as a domestic worker in #SaudiArabia , was cheerfully playing football with a young boy moments before suddenly collapsing and dying on the spot. A heartbreaking reminder that life is fragile and unpredictable. Never take it for granted. #Kenya
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Ethiopia has shut down "The Reporter", one of the country’s oldest newspapers, after 32 years in operation. Its print publication came to an end today following government accusations that it had multiple times violated the journalistic ethics #Ethiopa #AddisAbaba @TheReporterET
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Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has unveiled the new design of the Federal Republic of Somalia’s passport following the country’s accession to the East African Community (EAC). #Somalia #Africa
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35yrs later, Michael Lotem, Israel’s ambassador, has become the 1st diplomat to present his credentials to #Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro. Additionally, the Israeli flag has become the 1st foreign national flag to be officially raised at the Somaliland Presidential Palace.
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Turkish medical organisation @Caredernegi has performed free cataract surgeries on over 400 patients in #Mandera , #Kenya , near the #Ethiopia & #Somalia borders. Beneficiaries came not only from Mandera but also neighbouring border communities. @TC_MogadisuBE @TC_NairobiBE
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British anti-immigration activist Ryan Bridge, founder of far-right group Raise the Colours, has been detained & placed under house arrest in #Mogadishu over unauthorized filming. His equipment was confiscated. He is also due to face 14 criminal charges in a #UK court. #Somalia
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After 20 yrs @UNTMIS_ has officially concluded its political operations today, following a transition process that lasted 2 yrs. The move marks the end of the mission’s specific mandate, its responsibilities are transferred to #Somalia 's govt institutions & other @UN agencies.
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#Somalia’s Mini of Infohas condemned what it describes as false allegations published on an X account operating under the name @CTP_Kenya targeting Somali journo. The Mini dismissed the claims as baseless, warning they threaten the journo reputations, freedom of expression&safety
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#Kenya’s top Special Operations Group, which specialises in special operations, has appealed for information about 2 prominent #Mogadishu -based Somali journalists, Maruf Haji & Ahmed Sacid, sharing their photos on its X account &urging the public to help locate them now #Somalia
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Lawmaker Liban Ibrahim led SW State politicians to congratulate Turkish Ambassador Ferhat Alkan on Türkiye’s founding anniversary. He briefed the envoy on the situation in Baidoa & Burhakaba & ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting solution for the State. #Somalia @TC_MogadisuBE
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Respect for sovereignty & territorial integrity are foundational pillars of intl law & the global order past or future these are the basis of bilateral & multilateral ties. Partnership cannot conceivably be nurtured when these fundamentals are violated & infringed upon. #Eritrea
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Abdullahi Farid, a well-known figure in #Birmingham, UK, was stabbed to death in the Small Heath area of the city. He was the leader of the #Somaliland diaspora community in Birmingham. West Midlands Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing. #Somalia #UK
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This photo was taken before the semi-final of the 1979 East & Central African Club Championship, held in #Mogadishu . It features @AFCLeopards captain Timothy Madonye (No. 15) & Horseed FC captain Said Duale, alongside players M. Ismail, Afifa, Baasi & Abdalladif. #Somalia #Kenya
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed, receiving Su-35 jets from #Russia ,said #Ethiopia is surrounded by enemies & must strengthen its air defences to secure the nation for future generations. He added that the fighter jets would boost Ethiopia’s military capabilities and readiness. #Somalia
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