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Puntland State’s opposition rejects reported North Western State of Somalia understanding — and the political ground shifts In Garowe, the political heart of Puntland State, four opposition parties walked into a hastily called meeting and walked out with a message sharper than usual for Somalia’s notoriously tempered political language: whatever “understanding” was reportedly reached between Puntland State and neighboring North Western State of Somalia, they want no part of it. The parties — Ifiye, Mustaqbal, Mideeye, and…

U.S. military chiefs visit North Western State of Somalia as Congress advances bill to deepen engagement HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Senior U.S. military officials overseeing East Africa operations met Monday with North Western State of Somalia’s new president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, in a rare high-level visit to Hargeisa that dovetailed with fresh momentum in Washington to widen America’s ties with the self-governing territory. The talks — which both sides described as focused on security…

Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister meets Sen. Ted Cruz as North Western State of Somalia recognition debate intensifies On a quiet Saturday in Washington, a meeting that might have passed as routine diplomacy was anything but. Somalia’s deputy foreign minister, Ali Omar Ali—widely known by his nickname, Balcad—sat down with Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and has emerged as one of the most vocal advocates in Washington for recognizing North Western State of…

North Western State of Somalia police warn against attacks on Ethiopian migrants after Hargeisa incident Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia — Police in the North Western State of Somalia capital moved quickly on Saturday to warn would-be vigilantes that anyone who harms Ethiopian nationals will be prosecuted after a group of youths attacked Ethiopian migrants in the city. Authorities said no serious injuries were reported, but the incident has unsettled a city that prides itself on order and relative calm. What…

Trump’s Hint at Recognizing North Western State of Somalia Could Reshape U.S. Policy in Africa Mogadishu (AX) — In what could be a significant shift in American foreign policy in the Horn of Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that his administration might consider recognizing North Western State of Somalia as an independent state. This potential move, hinted at during an Oval Office event on August 8, could have far-reaching implications for U.S. engagement in the region, possibly challenging the stakes of…

Celebrating Dual Identity: The North Western State of Somalia-Welsh Community in Cardiff Hargeisa (AX) — In a modest community hall in Grangetown, Cardiff, the flags of Wales and North Western State of Somalia fluttered side by side. It was a quiet yet powerful testament to the dual identities embraced by the city's North Western State of Somalia-Welsh community. This week marked the 65th anniversary of North Western State of Somalia's independence from Britain, a momentous occasion celebrated by around 50 attendees,…

A Complex Global Stage: US Affirms 'One Somalia' Policy Amid Calls for North Western State of Somalia Recognition In a world where geopolitical lines are often redrawn with the stroke of a pen, the United States firmly reaffirmed its commitment to the "One Somalia" policy, dispelling rumors of any potential shift towards recognizing North Western State of Somalia as an independent state. This assertion comes amidst growing pressure from certain American political figures, notably Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who has been vocal…

Reaching Across the Sands: Qatar's Aid to North Western State of Somalia's Drought-Impacted Communities In an unexpected display of cross-regional solidarity, Qatar has pledged $3 million to support the drought-stricken communities in North Western State of Somalia. This humanitarian gesture follows the failure of the anticipated spring rains, plunging the region deeper into an existential crisis. The announcement, made Tuesday, is more than just a financial promise; it's a testament to the shifting alliances and emerging…

According to reports from government officials and research organizations, Russia has been supplying North Korea with oil, anti-aircraft missiles, and financial aid in exchange for military personnel to bolster Moscow's ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Both the United States and South Korea have leveled accusations against the nuclear-capable North for dispatching over 10,000 troops to assist Russia in its battle against Ukraine. Analysts suggest that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is keen on acquiring advanced military…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a momentous election hailed for its openness, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro emerged victorious to take up the mantle as North Western State of Somalia’s president, winning a landslide 64% of the vote. As Irro steps up to the plate, he inherits a politically tense landscape marked by fraught relations with Somalia and scrutiny surrounding a debatable pact with Ethiopia for access to the coastline. Leader of the opposition, the Waddani Party, Irro ousted the incumbent president, Muse Bihi Abdi, who…