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Mohamed Abdimalik

  • Director, FESOJ Disinformation Lab and Publisher, FactcheckSO, Freelance
Somalia
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Marin-Habaabinta waxay halis weyn ku tahay Doorashada 2021

Marin-Habaabinta waxay halis weyn ku tahay Doorashada 2021

abdimalik.com — Doorashooyinka xorta iyo xalaasha ah waxaa udub dhexaad u ah: tartan loo wada siman yahay, hay'ado doorasho oo lagu kalsoonaan karo iyo ka qayb-galayaal (codbixiye iyo musharax) xog ogaal ah. Been abuurka, jahwareerinta, dacaayadaha, kutirokuteenta iyo borobagaandadu waxay dhaawacaan seddexda tiir ee doorashooyinka dimuqoraadiga ay ku dhisan tahay.

Nearly 4000 Killed, Wounded By Suicide Attacks in Mogadishu since 2012

Nearly 4000 Killed, Wounded By Suicide Attacks in Mogadishu since 2012

kuurgal.com — Last week, Al Shabaab terrorists targeted a bustling street full of restaurants, cafes and shops near Mogadishu's Maka Al Mukarama Hotel with twin suicide car bombs as residents enjoyed their evening with friends and family. The attack was devastating. Twenty-five people were killed, more than 130 others injured, while dozens of shops, cafeterias, and vehicles were reduced to rubble.

Kalawareeg: Mapping Police Violence Against Bajaaj Drivers in Mogadishu

Kalawareeg: Mapping Police Violence Against Bajaaj Drivers in Mogadishu

kuurgal.com — Nearly a month ago, I shared on Twitter, a new side initiative: #KalaWareeg - a citizen curated victim level database on police violence against motorists, passengers and pedestrians in Mogadishu. This was in response to unremitting spike in police misconduct, violence and killings of Bajaaj (auto-rickshaw) drivers at the many security checkpoints in the city, aptly named Kala Wareeg by residents.

Somalia: Centralized High School Exams Taking Hold

Somalia: Centralized High School Exams Taking Hold

kuurgal.com — In June 2015, Somalia restarted the unified high school examinations for the first time since the government collapsed in 1991. The exercise, however, attracted a paltry turn out of around 3,500 students out of the estimated 17,500 candidates in Mogadishu alone at the time.

Somalia Prime Ministers Turn Over

Somalia Prime Ministers Turn Over

kuurgal.com — Since the rebirth of the Somali government in Djibouti in late 2000, Somalia's progress in building viable state institutions was in large part obstructed by frequent political infighting resulting in a series of failed governments. During these tumultuous period, five successive Somali governments churned out sixteen prime ministers: 12 voted in by parliament, and 4 appointed to serve in interim capacities.

Who Owns Somalia's External Debt?

Who Owns Somalia's External Debt?

kuurgal.com — Somalia's external debt belongs to 27 known creditors comprised of three categories: Paris Club bilateral debt ($2.5 billion, 54%), non-Paris Club bilateral creditors ($600 million, 13%) and international financial institutions such as World Bank, IMF and others ($1.5 billion, 33%).

Can Somali Media Survive Farmaajo's Presidency?

Can Somali Media Survive Farmaajo's Presidency?

salgaar.com — In 2016, Farmaajo's presidential campaign, unlike his competitors, had perfectly understood the power of the image. His campaign was propelled to power by an unprecedented populist media blitz, which won him a surprise victory. Consequently, upon assuming office, Farmaajo's image-obsessed administration, aka "Igu Sawir" government, made it a top priority to neutralize and control the country's relatively independent press.

Been: Habraac Doorasho La Baahiyey Ma Jirito

Been: Habraac Doorasho La Baahiyey Ma Jirito

factcheck.so — Dukumiintiyo lagu faafiyey baraha bulshada khaasatan Facebook ayna soo xigteen qaar ka mid ah warbaahinta maxaliga oo lagu sheegay inay yihiin habraacyo horudhac ah ayaa afhayeen u hadlay guddiga doorashooyinka heer Federaal (GDHF) wuxu ku timaamay inay yihiin been abuur iyo inaysan jirin habraac doorasho oo la faafiyay ilaa hadda.

Galmudug sii Xasilayso: Miisaaniyadda ayaa korortay ku dhowaad 60% sanadkan 2021

Galmudug sii Xasilayso: Miisaaniyadda ayaa korortay ku dhowaad 60% sanadkan 2021

goobjoog.com — Dabayaaqadii bishii Juun, dowladda Galmudug waxay soo bandhigtay miisaaniyadda sanadka 2021 oo gaareysa US$ 27 milyan oo doollar. Miisaaniyaddani oo ahayd tii ugu badanayd abid, ayaa u dhigantaa koror 58% marki loo eego tii sanadki 2020.

Study: "Politics and mistrust" blamed for Somalia's fiscal federalism deadlock

Study: "Politics and mistrust" blamed for Somalia's fiscal federalism deadlock

goobjoog.com — By Mohamed Abdimalik Nearly a decade after Somalia adopted the Provisional Federal Constitution, paving the way for a federal system of governance, Somali leaders are still unable to settle on a f...

Somalia launches Trade Information Portal

Somalia launches Trade Information Portal

goobjoog.com — GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: State Minister for Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Abdulkadir Sharif launched the Somalia Trade Information Portal (STIP) on Wednesday which will enhance business owners and investors access to trade and regulatory information. The site, https://www.stip.gov.so/ , available in Somali and English, is now the official data portal to freely access and download trade-related laws, procedures, and forms, said MoCI press statement released after the launch event.