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North Western State of Somalia army commander defects and joins Northeastern state forces in Sanaag region

Las Anod (AX) — A former North Western State of Somalia army commander has defected to Somalia’s Northeastern State army in Sanaag, officials said Wednesday, as tensions continue over competing claims to…

August 19, 2026 Axadle Editorial Desk

Somalia

North Western State of Somalia’s Presidential Race: Muse Bihi Confronts Challenges as Deputy Defects and Struggles for International Recognition

North Western State of Somalia’s Upcoming Election: Muse Bihi Grapples with Defections and Sovereignty Struggle HARGEISA, Somalia – Muse Bihi Abdi, the…

November 12, 2024 Axadle Editorial Desk

Senior al-Shabaab commander defects to Somali forces

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Top al-Shabaab Leader Defects to Join Somali Forces

Mogadishu (AX) — A weary Al-Shabaab leader, turned off by endless infighting within the faction, surrendered to Somali authorities. This surrender aligns…

October 1, 2024 Axadle Editorial Desk

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Defects

North Western State of Somalia army commander defects and joins Northeastern state forces in Sanaag region

North Western State of Somalia’s Presidential Race: Muse Bihi Confronts Challenges as Deputy Defects and Struggles for International Recognition

Top al-Shabaab Leader Defects to Join Somali Forces