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هل نقلت مصر وإثيوبيا نزاعهما حول نهر النيل إلى الصومال؟
تشهد العلاقات بين الصومال وإثيوبيا تدهورًا متزايدًا. في تقريرنا يوم أمس، رصدنا وصول رحلات جوية مصرية إلى مقديشو، محملة بالإمدادات العسكرية وخبراء عسكريين رفيعي المستوى من الجيش المصري. الهدف من هذه الزيارة هو تنفيذ اتفاقية
A Gracious Thank You to Eritrea
Last evening, a profound realization dawned upon me. I observed Somali soldiers, elated to return to their homeland after an extended period of training. As the convoy escorting
Somalia's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia resigned with immediate effect after he accused Hinda Culusow - head of Villa Somalia Presidential protocol of undermining him during the Arab league summit in KSA.
President HSM’s daughter, Jihan Hassan Sheikh was seen sitting next to her
#UPDATE
: According to documents exchanged between the World Bank and Somalia’s Ministry of Finance, which GeylanMedia has received, one of the World Bank’s letters suggests that the Accountant General is delaying the authorization and processing of funds for ongoing projects.
#UPDATE
: This discussion is part of the Somali fish auction meetings. Abdiqani Hassan Sheikh, the son of President Hassan Sheikh, has been representing the President and family businessmen, who were previously involved in Hassan's economic campaign. Over the past few weeks, they
#UPDATE
: The President, Prime Minister, Ministers, and Director Generals have been employing their relatives in government jobs, and concurrently displacing Somali citizens from their rightful positions. We have conducted investigations into most of these government agencies and
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has formally submitted to the Somali Government a proposal for the takeover of the Port of Kismayo and hasten the approval of a secret agreement signed in 2016 that gave the UAE control of the ports of Bossaso and Berbera.
#UPDATE
: The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government, Mohamed Sh Doodishe, who is a member of President Hassan Sheikh's faction, has allegedly allocated varying salaries to more than eight of his family members, including his siblings, since his appointment.
1-
#UPDATE
: Highly reliable information is emerging from the Ministry of Finance, implicating senior officials appointed by President Hassan Sheikh, and the Auditor General. This information suggests rampant corruption within the administration.
1-There are significant
Madaxtooyada Soomaaliya ayaa ku guuldareysatay cadaadis ay maalmihii lasoo dhaafay ku saareysay Isimadda gobalada SSC ee kusugan magaalada Laascaanood in ay tagaan magaalada Muqdisho, si ay halkaas kulan ugula yeeshaan Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya ka hor, inta uusan u socdaalin dalka
# UPDATE: Security forces at Bosaso Airport have apprehended two individuals suspected of being key members of the Daesh terrorist organization. These arrests raise questions about how the suspects were able to pass through Mogadishu Airport, which is under the control of the
The Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) approved two foreign banks to begin operations in Somalia last night.
One of them is Banque Misr, an Egyptian-owned bank that was previously denied permission to operate in the country on the grounds that it posed a threat to national security.
#UPDATE
: Three directors from the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Somalia have resigned, expressing discontent with the Federal Government's handling of financial resources. They asserted that their recommendations to the Central Bank were ignored.
President Hassan
Tomorrow's planned visit by President
@HassanSMohamud
to Ethiopia has been postponed after Ethiopia expressed unwillingness to host the President.
Ethiopia recently hosted
@HESaidDeni
, a regional leader In Somalia, in an effort to counter Egypt's influence over Somalia.
"Dhago ma leedahay, qalbi wax xasuusta ma leedahay, Indho wax akhriya ma leedahay Mudo xileedka hala dhawroo Dastuurka hala dhawroo" Madaxweyne Xassan Sheekh.
Ethiopia has failed in its request to cancel an urgent session of the UNSC, where Ethiopia's violation of Somalia's independence was to be discussed.
Somalia has succeeded in defeating Ethiopia's failed attempt.
The UNSC meeting will be held on Monday, the 29th of this month.
#UPDATE
: The President of Somalia dispatched Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Ahmed Hassan, to the United Arab Emirates on the 15th of this month. Accompanied by two businessmen who represent the President, their mission was to negotiate an agreement with a Chinese
#UPDATE
: The Somali Bureau of Standards is under scrutiny after its Director, Hawo Ahmed, who is also the President's daughter-in-law, allegedly turned it into a family-centric agency. Several Somali workers claim their positions were taken away, and when they voiced their
#UPDATE
: The Somali Presidency has submitted the names of two of President Hassan Sheikh's special envoys to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Regional Organization for anticipated appointments. Both nominees hail from the same regions as the President.
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The international community has been actively working to put an end to the fighting in Laaascaanod. IC members hold phone talks with
#SSC
elders,
elders asserted that they are not the instigators of the war but they have been attacked and labeled as a terror group.1/2
#UPDATE
: Reliable sources confirm that today, the leaders of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency have dispensed funds to ensure media blackout of the brutal attack on Jaale Siyad Academy, a site heavily guarded, and which is a base to the October 14th Brigade
#UPDATE
: The Somali Minister of Trade & Industry, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, denied allegations yesterday of employing his relatives in the ministry he oversees and the Somali Bureau of Standards. However, we have received information that contradicts the Minister's claims.
Our
#UPDATE
: According to diplomatic sources, the Federal Government is pressuring the Ethiopian ambassador to Somalia, Mukhtar Mohamed Ware, to apologize for the interview he gave to the media of his country, which the Federal Government only realized when it was translated by
#UPDATE
: President Hassan Sheikh has instructed Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman, to terminate the Director of the Inland Revenue Department of the Ministry of Finance. The recently dismissed director, who was appointed by the former Finance Minister, Dr. Ilmi, on July 4th, has
#UPDATE
: Several members of the local government in Mogadishu who were arrested on charges of corruption and theft of public property in late May by the Auditor General, have reportedly been released on bail, while others have been denied the same. President Hassan Sheikh refused
Puntland President
@HESaidDeni
is in Addis Ababa on a covert visit and has met with PM
@AbiyAhmedAli
, military commanders, and the Director of the intelligence agency.
Deni is seeking a deal to have arms supplied and sold to Puntland, and troops trained for his State.
#UPDATE
:. Gaylan Media has learnt that the Somali security agencies, alongside some of Somalia's International partners, expressed suspicions about potential ties between Villa Somalia’s outgoing Chief of Staff Hussein Sheikh Mohamud and the terrorist group of Alshabab, resulting
#UPDATE
: Pursuant to an order from the Federal Presidency, Somalia's Minister of Health has granted a monopoly to a private company owned by members of the President's family for the regulation of medical examination services for foreigners seeking residence permits in the
President
@HassanSMohamud
skips tomorrow's IGAD Heads-of-State summit. Yesterday, the President traveled to Turkey.
@StateHouseKenya
was extremely anticipating
@HassanSMohamud
to attend the summit, but Somalia sent Mahdi M. Guled, the country's acting deputy prime minister.
Finally, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Somalia, Mukhtar Mohamed Ware, apologized for the interview he gave to the media of his government, which was translated by Gaylan Media. While it was removed from the Ethiopian government media, the Federal Government became aware of it
Madaxweynihii 9-aad ee Soomaaliya
@M_Farmaajo
ayaa Hambalyo u diray Puntland, ku wajahan doorashooyinka Golayaasha degmooyinka Puntland ee loo madlan yahay 25-ka bishan May.
Khadro Dahir Igeh, one of Somalia's best vocalists with a soothing voice, died. She had a distinct voice that set her apart from other singers; she sang about love, joy, and sadness.
"waa Iska xaal-Aduun" is one of her famous songs.
May Allah grant her Jannat-ul-Firdaus.
Ethiopia government has asked Djibouti which holds IGAD chair to convene an extra ordinary IGAD summit to discuss regional matter believed to the diplomatic rift between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa.
Gaylan media has yesterday published a report that Ethiopia through Djibouti was
#UPDATE
: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ethiopian government has sent a letter to the President of the UN Security Council saying that before the signing of the MoU with Somaliland, they informed the Federal Government of Somalia. The document, seen by Gaylan Media, said
#UPDATE
: On the second consecutive day of inactivity in the Tax Department, the Director of Revenue, a loyalist of President Hassan Sheikh, departed for Kenya.
The Director of Taxation did not seek permission for his absence from the senior officials of the Ministry of Finance.
#UPDATE
: Highly reliable information is emerging from the Ministry of Finance, implicating senior officials appointed by President Hassan Sheikh, and the Auditor General. This information suggests rampant corruption within the administration.
1-There are significant
#UPDATE
: The Speaker of the People's Assembly, the President, and the Prime Minister of Somalia have chosen to cancel the upcoming session of the People's Assembly, originally scheduled for tomorrow morning. This decision stems from concerns about potential no-confidence motions
#UPDATE
: According to reliable sources, two directives have been issued by the Commander of the Armed Forces, General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin Addow.
1- The Commander of the Armed Forces has issued a directive prohibiting the Minister of Defense from visiting all military camps
#UPDATE
: Sources from Jubbaland indicate that President Ahmed Madobe is considering submitting a proposal to parliament to amend the Jubbaland Constitution. The primary focus is on the article that limits the number of terms he can serve.
Recently, Jubbaland parliamentarians
#UPDATE
: The Minister of Planning & Investment of the Government of Somalia, who proposed the appointment the board of directors of the National Statistics Bureau through the cabinet last week, is now contemplating the removal of the Bureau's director general. This comes after
#UPDATE
: There have been extensive, sensitive meetings at the headquarters of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) today. The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, visited the headquarters this morning and had a two-hour-long meeting with the Director of
Somaliland has deployed paramilitary forces to the coastal town of Lughaye in the Awdal region led by President Muse Bihi’s close relative Bashe Fanah, Gaylan Media has learnt from reliable sources on the ground.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland leader Muse
#UPDATE
Somali President
@HassanSMohamud
flew to the United Arab Emirates on a secret visit along with his family member on Monday morning.
His unannounced trip on a private jet comes just a few days after his three-day official state visit to Qatar.
1/2 Cabsi xagga amniga ah ayaa ka jirta Villa Soomaaliya, jimcihii lasoo dhaafay walaac ayaa laga muujiyey Amniga masaajidka Madaxtooyada dalka, taas oo kaliftay in aan lagu tukan, dhammaan albaabada laga galo Madaxtooyada ayaa la adkeeyey tan iyo jimcihii wixii ka dambeeyey.
#UPDATE
: Today, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with South West politicians, notably including the Speaker of Parliament Aden Madobe, former Speakers Mohamed Mursal and Mohamed Osman Jawari, and the former President of Southwest Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan.
#GaylanUpdates
: The Director General of Revenue at the Ministry of Finance, Faisal Mohamed Hashi, whose actions led to the dismissal of the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Elmi Nur, now poses a challenge to the newly appointed Director of the InIand Revenue Department, Abdillahi
1/1 Somalia's Prime Minister appointed a number of advisors in the fields of politics, communication, reconciliation, security, and international affairs.
The appointment was made prior to the formation of a new cabinet.
Here is a brief information on the appointees
" I made it to the polling station despite my special needs because voting is a promise to participate in shaping our future. Let's commit to making our voices heard at the ballot box. " a mother with special needs.
#PuntlandElections
#PLGE
#PuntlandDecides
#Puntland
#Update
: According to reports from the city of Lasanod, a bombardment carried out by Somaliland hours ago tragically resulted in the death of Jama Kadiye, one of the prominent Somali poets.
Jama Kadiye was a celebrated figure throughout the entire Somali world.
Puntland's President Said Deni departs for the UAE for the first time since his unsuccessful presidential bid.
For the past three years, Deni has had closer ties with the UAE, and they have immensely funded his unsuccessful campaign for Somalia's May 15 presidential election.
The 11th Parliament is slated to hold a joint session tomorrow to revisit the 2023 budget, which has been slashed by 67 million dollars. This comes as the government grapples with financial difficulties within the Ministry of Finance, largely due to restructuring initiatives
1/2 President
@HassanSMohamud
is scheduled to visit Eritrea, his third oversee trip since taking office.
He is expected to meet with Eritrean President Isaias
#Afwerki
, President Hassan has previously accused Isaias Afwerki of being a dictator.
The Puntland Parliament has refused to allow nine members of the Supreme Court appointed by President Deni to attend the parliament.
The appointment was rejected by parliament on on July 3, but the President attempted to compel their approval once more today.
Jawaabaha Is-hardinaya ee dawladda Soomaaliya ka qaaday arrinta Gabadhii Tartanka Shiinaha, maku filan tahay qadiyadan?
M/weyne Xassan Sh, maalmo ka hor wasiirkii Maaliyadda, ayuu u ceyriyey sabab la xariirta shaqaale idman uu shaqo ka joojin kusameeyey, isagoo waliba eedo waa
**UPDATE:** The Somali government is transferring airspace management to a company based in the United Arab Emirates, different from the NAV-PASS company that was contracted for revenue collection last week.
Cloud AIR Navigation Service L.L.C.O.P.C. will handle Somalia's
#UPDATE
Nuux Taani Ismaaciil, Taliyaha ciidamada Somaliland oo muuqaal looga duubay xarunta Hargeysa, ayaa sheegay in weeraro culus ay kasocdaan afar goobod oo kamid gobalka Sool.
Mr, Nuux ayaa sheegay in ay guul joogaan, oo ay shacabka SL u sheegayaan in ay ku kalsoonadan
#UPDATE
: Ra'iisulwasaare Xamse Cabdi Barre ayaa sheegay in doorashada qof iyo codka ah ee golayaasha degmooyinka Puntland ay doonnayso in ay qabato 25ka bishan May ay tahay mid halis badan oo keenaysa burbur iyo kalatag, wuxuuna sheegay in Odayaashii dhaqanka ee soo xulayay
#UPDATE
: Just an hour after we reported that the Director General of Revenue was setting conditions for the transition of the Director of Land Taxes, the President of Somalia has issued an order for an immediate, unconditional transfer. This process is currently underway.
#GaylanUpdates
: The Director General of Revenue at the Ministry of Finance, Faisal Mohamed Hashi, whose actions led to the dismissal of the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Elmi Nur, now poses a challenge to the newly appointed Director of the InIand Revenue Department, Abdillahi
Beesha Caalamka ayaa ku bogaadisay Puntland, Doorashooyinka Taariikhiga ah ee ka dhacaysa 25-ka bishan May, waxayna sheegeen in ay bogaadinayaan talaabada geesinimada leh ee ay qaadeen Shacabka Dawladda Puntland.
Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya iyo Ra’iisulwasaarihiisa ayaa bilowgiisa
#UPDATE
: According to a 2-page document that the government of Somalia, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sent to its embassies around the world, it provided diplomatic information, specifically on the weapons found in Abudwak.
It was the first time that Somalia
The AMISOM forces have been present in the country for an extended period. However, prior to our involvement, AMISOM became ATMIS and had already coordinated with the previous Somali government and the international community on an exit strategy. The consensus was that Somalia
#تحديث:
تشير معلومات موثقة إلى تفشّي الفساد داخل الوزارة المالية، وتورّط كبار المسؤولين المعيّنين من قِبَل الرئيس حسن شيخ محمود، والمُراجع العام للحكومة.
وفي النقاط التالية، نسلط الضوء جانبًا مما يجري داخل الوزارة:
- هناك اختلافات كبيرة في كيفيّة تحصيل الضرائب الداخلية في
President Isaias Afwerki returned home in early morning hours today after a fruitful and eventful first official visit to Russia. Focus of the official visit revolved around enhancement of bilateral ties and the trajectory and trend of multilateralism in international relations
The second bank is Ziraat-Bank, one of Türkiye's leading banks, whose arrival in Somalia will greatly improve cooperation and trade relations between Somalia and Türkiye.
President Hassan Sheikh departs for Türkiye, his second overseas trip since taking office.
Türkiye has provided significant assistance to the Somali government in recent years, including training the Somali army and supplying arms to Somali forces.
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لاسعانود
- بحسب المعلومات التي تصلني؛ فالمدينة على أبواب حرب جديدة قد تستمرّ لعدة أسابيع قادمة.
- وقد بدأت حكومة صوماليلاند اليوم بنقل قوّاتها وذلك في محاولة للسيطرة على مناطق جديدة
- ويستعدّ أهالي لاسعانود في تحقيق رغبتهم بطرد قوات الاحتلال من مناطقهم، وإقامة حكم ذاتيّ لهم.
#UPDATE
: The Puntland Electoral Commission has sworn members of the Mudug's electoral body in Galkayo city. The electoral team will be despatched to their respective polling stations in other parts of the Mudug region as they prepare for the district council elections slated for
ISMA CASILIN
Wararka sheegaya in aan is casilay waa been abuur lagu jahwareerinayo dadweynaha. Safar shaqo ayaan dibadda ugu maqanahay.
I DID NOT RESIGN
Rumors of my resignation are unfounded. I’m outside the country on official duty proudly representing Somalia &
@MOFASomalia
.
Elders informed IC members that the solution to bringing peace is for the Somaliland military to withdraw from the region. Elders also noted that they communicated with the President of Somaliland to seek solutions and informed him of the consequences of committing war crimes.