Defeated

Somalia’s Fragile Federal Compact Tested Again as Jubaland Rift Deepens When Cabdirashiid Janan, once Jubaland’s security minister and now describing himself as the intelligence chief for Gedo, stood before supporters in Beled-Hawo this week and declared that the federal government had been “defeated” in Lower Juba, he did more than score a rhetorical point. He crystallised a slow-burning crisis at the heart of Somalia’s experiment with federalism — a contest over territory, revenue and the meaning of sovereignty that is…

HARGEISA, Somalia - The political landscape in North Western State of Somalia is reshaping itself. After a tense week of uncertainty, the election commission has crowned Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known fondly as Irro, as the new president. The election saw fierce competition and spirited campaigns. Clad in optimism, Irro emerged victorious with 63.92% of the vote, decisively outmatching current leader Muse Bihi Abdi, who garnered 34.81%. In a far third stood UCID’s Faisal Warabe. The electoral process bristled…

HARGEISA, Somalia - Voters turned out in droves across the self-governing region of North Western State of Somalia, with over a million residents eager to choose their leader, in what could be a nail-biting race due to its competitive nature. The ruling Kulmiye party's candidate, Muse Bihi, alongside his main opponent, Abdirahman Irro, made their way to the polls on Wednesday morning, each radiating hope that they would emerge victorious when the electoral officials announce the final tallies. Bihi, who's been at the helm…