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About Chief Editor

Abdirizak Yonis is a senior chief editor at Bartamaha Media (a SMO "Somali Multimedia Organisation" Company), where he oversees the Bartamaha News outlet. Abdirizak was previously the National news editor of Bartamaha dot com. He has written for the site since the late 2012

Review: ‘Hiding in Plain Sight,’ by Nuruddin Farah

When we left Mogadiscio, in Naruddin Farah’s novel “Crossbones,” it was to the sound of a character crying, “What a dastardly city!” And of Somalia: “What an accursed country!” In Farah’s new work, “Hiding in Plain Sight,” we’re back in … read more »

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Book on apostasy in Islam earns writer the moniker ‘Somalia’s Salman Rushdie’

NAIROBI, Kenya — A Somali scholar is stoking Muslim anger after he published a book questioning the concept of the death penalty for apostasy in Islam. Now, he is being branded as “Somalia’s Salman Rushdie” a reference to the British–Indian … read more »

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Somali PM to face ‘no confidence’ vote, donors fear instability

MOGADISHU (Reuters) Somalia’s prime minister will face a ‘no confidence’ vote next week, a lawmaker said on Friday, as frustrated donors voiced concerns over another bout of political infighting which could slow an economic recovery from more than two decades … read more »

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UN report: Leader’s death won’t end al-Shabab

Confidential report says US killing of Ahmed Abdi Godane will not halt attacks by the armed group in East Africa. Nairobi, Kenya — The killing of Ahmed Abdi Godane, the leader of Somalia’s al-Shabab group – although significant – will … read more »

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VIDEO: Baarlamaanka Soomaaliya oo ku kala qaybsan mooshin la sheegay in laga keenay ra’iisulwasaaraha

Muqdisho (BARTAMAHA) Magaalada Muqdisho ee caasimadda Soomaaliya waxaa ka socda guux siyaasadeed oo ku dhex jira mudanayaasha baarlamaanka Soomaaliya, kaasoo ku aaddan mooshin la sheegay in laga keenay ra’iisulwasaare C/wali Sh. Axmed. Xildhibaan Daahir Amiin Jeesow ayaa mar uu la hadlay warbaahinta … read more »

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Madaxweyne Obama uu si qarsoodi ah warqad ugu diray hoggaamiyaha ruuxiga ee ee jamhuuriyadda islaamigaa ee Iran

Washington, DC (BARTAMAHA) Wargays aad uga faalooda arimaha siyaasadda reer galbeedka oo ka soo baxa dalka Maraykanka ayaa maanta daabacay warar ku saabsan in madaxweyne Obama uu si qarsoodi ah warqad ugu diray hoggaamiyaha ruuxiga ee ee jamhuuriyadda islaamigaa ee Iran, … read more »

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Mogadishu Port Records Increased Profits

Mogadishu — The Turkish firm managing Mogadishu Port has transferred $1.5 million in revenue it collected in October to the Somali government, Somalia’s Goobjoog News reported Tuesday (November 4th). Albayrak Group collected a total of $2.7 million in revenue from … read more »

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Somali conservationist bags UNEP’s Champion of the Earth Award

NAIROBI – Fatima Jibrell, a Somali female environmentalist, won the 2014 UN Environmental Programme (UNEP)’s Champions of the Earth award for her fight against illegal charcoal trade in the Horn of African nation. UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner told a news … read more »

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Somali brothers among 3 killed in fire

Saudi Arabia – Three people, including two Somali brothers, suffocated to death in a fire that broke out Thursday in a poor Jeddah neighborhood, said Col. Saeed Sarhan, Makkah Civil Defense spokesman.Ironically, the fire broke out near the Red Crescent station … read more »

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Ex-Navy SEAL reveals himself as shooter of bin Laden

In 15 years of dangerous missions — from midnight raids on al-Qaida safe houses in Iraq to battling Somali pirates from the deck of a heaving Navy ship on the high seas — there had never been one so shadowed … read more »

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Somali Lawmakers file “No Confidence” motion against the Prime Minister

(Reuters) – A lawmaker said on Friday he hoped Somalia’s prime minister would be forced out of office by a no-confidence motion which accuses him of failing to respect the constitution. The motion was submitted to the speaker of parliament … read more »

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Somalia’s economic recovery boosts fuel demands, posing danger

MOGADISHU, (Xinhua) — Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, which once earned the nickname of the most dangerous city in Africa, is recovering from the two decades long of civil conflicts and ideological wars, and heading towards rebuilding and economic recovery. … read more »

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No End in Sight for Somali Political Bickering

NAIROBI, KENYA—Somalia’s political leaders are at loggerheads once again over the reorganization of the cabinet, prompting a warning from the United Nations to focus on building credible institutions to move the country forward. Analysts say the next year will be … read more »

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Uganda Army names officers suspended over abuse

Kampala- Army officers, including two brigadiers suspended for reported sexual exploitation of vulnerable women in Somalia, have been named.The UPDF suspended at least 15 officers who previously commanded the Ugandan contingent of the Amisom troops in Somalia battling the al-Shabaab … read more »

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Wargelin Show Nov 05-11, 2014 Khilaafka Madaxweynaha & RW, Ra’yiga Dadweynaha, Talo kusocota Madaxdeena

Bartamaha — Barnaamijka Wargelin Show iyo Cabdisalam Caato Todobaadkan waxaa lagu faalaynayaa Khilaafka soo ifbaxay ee soo kala dhexgalay Madaxweyne Xasan Shiikh Maxamuud iyo Raiisal Wasaarihiisa Cabdiweli Shiikh, Ra’yiga Dadweynaha iyo siday u arkaan khilaafkan. Daadihiyaha Banaamijka Cabdisalaam Caato ayaa … read more »

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Sweet path to success: improving economic livelihoods for Somali women

“This training has given me confidence in myself and my skills to go out and make a living on my own,” says 22-year-old Hawa Osman. “The programme has given me access to skills and training that was previously unavailable to … read more »

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Faah Faahin: Maxaa ka soo baxay kulan xasaasi ah oo ay yeeshen madaxweynaha iyo ra’iisul wasaaraha Soomaaliya (Akhriso)

Muqdisho (Bartamaha) Kulan xasaasi ah oo xalay saqdii dhexe ku dhex maray madaxda ugu sareysa dalka xarunta Madaxtooyada ayaa looga hadlay arrimaha Khilaafaadka ka dhex taagay Madaxweynaha dowladda F. Soomaaliya iyo Ra’iisul Wasaare Cabdiweli. iyadoo uu kulankani ka dhacay guriga Madaxweynaha. … read more »

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Somali Presidential, PM Spat Imperils War-Torn Nation’s Recovery

A dispute between Somalia’s president and prime minister over powers of appointment has split lawmakers into factions, with the United Nations and European Union warning it’s jeopardizing efforts to rebuild the war-torn country. Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed last week … read more »

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Madaxweyne Xasan oo u dhoofay Itoobiya

Muqdisho (Bartamaha) Madaxweynaha dawladda federaalka ee Soomaaliya Xasan Sh. Maxamuud ayaa maanta oo khamiis ah u dhoofay magaalada Adis ababa ee dalka Itoobiya. Wafdiga madaaxweynaha ayaa waxaa ka mid ahaa xildhibaanno iyo, wasiirro iyo la taliyeyaashiisa qaar ka mid ah, waxaana … read more »

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The Concerned Somali Parliamentarians regarding the Statement of Nicholas Kay

November 5, 2014 For immediate Release. Press Release of The Concerned Somali Parliamentarians regarding the Statement of Nicholas Kay, The Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations to Somalia. We, the undersigned members of the Somali Federal … read more »

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