Friday June 12, 2026 Jowhar (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Hirshabelle President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe marked a major milestone on Thursday with the inauguration of Villa Hirshabelle and newly completed buildings for the regional ministries of education and finance. Mohamud said the developments underscored Hirshabelle’s leadership’s push to improve government services, strengthen economic infrastructure and widen access to public services for residents. He also laid the foundation stone for the…

Tensions Rise as Regional Health Ministries Clash with Federal Government Over Cooperation Mogadishu (AX) — An alarming rift has emerged between the federal government of Somalia and the regional health ministries, alongside the Banadir region. This discord pertains to the cessation of collaborative efforts essential for the provision of health services. In a united statement released on Sunday, these regional bodies accused the Federal Ministry of Health of unceremoniously halting cooperation. They highlighted a…