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The Complex Dynamics of North Western State of Somalia and Somalia: A Fork in the Road Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant development reverberating throughout the Horn of Africa, the self-declared republic of North Western State of Somalia has formally ceased negotiations with the federal government of Somalia. The announcement, made by North Western State of Somalia’s Council of Ministers this past Wednesday, comes on the heels of a contentious visit by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to Las Anod—a city marked by…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a recent development that has stirred political waters, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s visit to Las Anod has been met with staunch criticism from North Western State of Somalia's opposition parties. The visit, they argue, constitutes a breach of North Western State of Somalia’s territorial sovereignty and could potentially escalate tensions. Abdiweli Sheikh Suufi, a prominent figure within the Kulmiye party, did not mince words. He accused the Somali federal government of orchestrating what he…

North Western State of Somalia's Stance on PM Barre's Intended Visit to Las Anod: A Path to Tension or Opportunity? HARGEISA, Somalia - Politics, especially in regions of tenuous peace, is a craft of careful maneuvering. Recently, when whispers of Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's trip to Las Anod surfaced, they didn't merely drift through corridors of power; they thundered, echoing concerns across the Somali breakaway state of North Western State of Somalia. This intended voyage isn't just any visit—it's a…

Las Anod (AX) – On a bustling Friday morning, a top-tier delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia touched down in the town of Las Anod. Spearheading this group was Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Xoosh, setting the stage for a significant visit by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre scheduled for the following day. As the delicate hues of dusk settled upon the town, anticipation swelled among the residents. Prime Minister Barre's visit isn't merely ceremonial. He’s on a mission to inaugurate a range of…

North Western State of Somalia's Stance on Somalia's Diplomatic Endeavors: A Narrative of Boundaries and Unity The vibrant pulse of Hargeisa is abuzz with diplomatic discussions and a certain electrifying tension. In a politically charged statement, the government of North Western State of Somalia has issued a concrete warning concerning Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre's anticipated visit to Las Anod—the heart of the SSC-Khatumo administration. This visit touches a particularly sensitive nerve as North Western…

Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Turns Down PM Barre's Resignation Amid Electoral Disputes MOGADISHU, Somalia - Ambling through a political maze, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has declined Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s offer to resign, according to insiders conversing with Axadle. The two political bigwigs are experiencing difficulties syncing efforts with regional states, especially those severing ties with the central government in Mogadishu. Jubaland, the latest state to distance itself from the federal…