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Mogadishu (AX) - In a recent development, the Deputy Minister of Information of Somalia, Abdirahman Yusuf Adala, has thrown shade at Northeastern State, alleging that the region is playing hardball against forming a cohesive national army to work throughout Somalia. Adala highlighted that Northeastern State has stonewalled attempts to recruit soldiers from its turf, turning a blind eye to federal initiatives aimed at stationing troops in its areas. "Northeastern State has given the cold shoulder to army brigades…