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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

Former Ugandan commander denies sale of AMISOM fuel

New Vision THE former UPDF commander under African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), Lt. Col. Benson Olanya has denied sale 720 litres of fuel. Olanya made the rebuttal on Thursday at the General Court Martial as he started his defense … read more »

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Background: The Somalian deportees thwarted by their unusual dialect

The Independent Every year hundreds of Somalis claim asylum in Britain, many of whom are fleeing the threat of Islamic militants. The UK Government acknowledges that the country remains too dangerous to return people to areas outside the capital, Mogadishu, … read more »

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A phoneful of dollars

The Economist PEOPLE stream in as the doors to a massive stone building open. Guards in khaki uniforms wield ancient British rifles as men in crisp white dhotis and women in colourful saris direct the flow of customers toward the … read more »

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The Fight Against al Shabaab (VICE Trailer)

Al Shabaab has been a threat to Somalia for almost a decade. In 2013, the group claimed responsibility for the Westgate Mall attacks in Nairobi, Kenya, where 67 people were killed. This signaled a shift in the scope of al … read more »

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Finland trying to overturn death sentence of Somali man

Helsinki — Finnish authorities are working to overturn the sentence of a Somali man sentenced to death in Somalia, on the grounds that he is also a permanent resident of Finland. Foreign Ministry Consular Assistance Unit Chief Teemu Turunen says … read more »

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Xildhibaanno taageersan ra’iisulwasaare C/weli oo ka walwalsan amnigooda

Muqdisho (Bartamaha) Warar hoose oo laga helayo magaalada Muqdisho ayaa sheegaya in cabsi xooggan oo dhanka noloshoodaa ay soo wajahday xildhibaannada ka soo horjeeda mooshinka la sheegay in laga keenay ra’iisulwasaaraha. Xildhibaan Cabdi Barre Yuusuf Jabriil oo ka mid ah xildhibaannadii … read more »

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Wargelin Show Nov 12-18, 2014 Khilaafka Madaxweynaha & RW, ra’yiga Dadweynaha, Talo kusocota Madaxdeena

Barnaamijkeena todobaadkan wuxuu ku saabsan yahay xiisadda cakiran ee dhextaalla Xildhibaanada Baarlamaankeena, Madaxweynaha iyo Raiisal Wasaarihiisa iyo Soomaali weynta sugaysa in dalku horay u socdo. Barnaamijka Wargelin Show, waa Barnaamij Todobaadle ah oo aad u xiisa badan, kaasi oo mar … read more »

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Somalia: Security Council Urges Member States to Strengthen Efforts Against Piracy

The United Nations Security Council today reaffirmed its condemnation of all acts of piracy and robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, reiterating its calls for the international community to intensify their efforts in fighting what it said was … read more »

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Maamulka gobolka Banaadir oo sheegay inuu xoojinayo amniga caasimadda

Muqdisho (Bartamaha) Xilli maalmihii u danbeeyay magaalada Muqdisho ee caasimadda Soomaaliya ay ku soo badanayeen falalka amni darro oo ay ugu horeeyaan dilal qorshaysan oo loo gaysanayo saraakiisha maamulka ayaa xiligan waxaa biloowday qorshe lagu xoojinayo amniga. Maamulka gobolka Banaadir ayaa … read more »

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Several IJA soldiers die in Kismayu ‘s outskirts

Road accidents in the outskirts of Interim Jubba administration center and the Provincial capital of Lower Jubba region is reported to have left died several died and others injured. Fighting vehicles carrying Interim Jubba administration soldiers have crushed in the … read more »

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Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli calls for commitment to respect provisional constitution and country’s laws

Bartamaha (Mogadishu) 12 November 2014 — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia H.E Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed has called for cooperation and compromise in resolving the ongoing political crisis. Prime Minister Abdiweli stated that the political differences negatively … read more »

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Somali official killed in Mogadishu, Al-Shabaab claims responsibility

MOGADISHU — A Somali official was killed Tuesday by unidentified gunmen in the capital Mogadishu. Mohamud Abdi Addow Dhabarey, the country’s deputy head of the immigration, was driving at KM4 junction in Mogadishu when gunmen who drove next to his … read more »

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Somalia may be right on maritime border

The House Foreign Relations Committee wants Somalia to be declared a hostile state after it referred a dispute over our maritime boundary in October to the International Court of Justice. As a result, all Somali refugees in Kenya might be … read more »

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Ra’yiga Dadweynaha: Khilaafka Baarlamaanka & Madaxdeena (WARGELIN SHOW Nov. 12-18)

Ra’yiga Dadweynaha: khilaafka Baarlamaanka & Madaxdeena (WARGELIN SHOW Nov. 12-18) Ka Qeyb Qaado oo Fikirkaaga ka dhiibo Barnaamijka Wargelin Show Todobaad walba. Wixii faahfaahin ah Booqo Boggena Facebook-ga. Barnaamijka Wargelin Show, waa Barnaamij Todobaadle ah oo aad u xiisa badan, … read more »

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Turkey’s Aid Unlike Others, Says Somali Envoy to Ankara

ANKARA — The historical ties between Somalia and Turkey date back to the 16th century when the Ottomans tried to rescue the people of Mogadishu from the Portuguese navy. Since then, the historical ties between Somalis and Turks continued to … read more »

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Gudoomiyaha Baarlamaanka oo Fariin u diray shacabka Soomaaliyeed

Muqdisho (Bartamaha) Afhayeenka Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya Maxamed Sh. Cismaan Jawaari ayaa ka hadley buuqii iyo jaahwareerkii shalay (Nov. 11, 2014) oo hareeyey fadhigii Baarlamaanka, Jawaari ayaa sheegay in shacabku ku kalsoonaado baarlamaanka oo uu yahay mid dimoqraadi ah wixii dhacayna ay dunida … read more »

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McDonald’s manager arrested after launching foul-mouthed racist tirade at Somali customers

A McDonald’s manager was arrested and cautioned over a foul-mouthed racist tirade against Somali customers. The victims of his abuse say he told them to ‘get the f*** out of my restaurant,’ adding: ‘All you f****** Somalians are the same.’ … read more »

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UN envoy lauds collective progress in Somalia, urges unity, stability from leaders

12 November 2014 – Hailing the political and economic gains made in Somalia through the partnerships and collective efforts of Somalis and the international community, the United Nations envoy for the country urged political leaders there to resolve their differences … read more »

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Shouting match, whistles halt debate on sacking Somali PM

MOGADISHU – A debate on whether to sack Somalia’s Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed descended into chaos on Tuesday as his supporters blew whistles and shouted out slogans, forcing the parliamentary speaker to halt the session. The no-confidence motion, which … read more »

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Parliament session turns into chaos after motion against the PM was tabled

Mogadishu (BARTAMAHA) Today’s Somali Parliament session are reported to have turned into chaotic after members have tabled a ” No Confidence” motion against the Prime Minister. Al though there are no full reports coming so far, early reports indicate that … read more »

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