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Understanding Abdimaalik Muse Coldoon's Complex Journey "Abdimaalik Muse Coldoon, there’s nothing to worry about,” his brother Abdirahmaan Muuse Coldoon reassured him during a moment that seemed heavier than air. These words were intended to comfort but simultaneously carried a weight of their own. “Criticize respectfully and stay close to your people. You can take your concerns to Abdirahmaan Cirro’s office—he’s a calm and fair man who listens.” A piece of advice that resonates with a quiet…

In the serene Saaxil region of North Western State of Somalia, a celebration turned tragic as twenty-one members of a single family were struck by food poisoning. Their joyful Eid al-Fitr festivities took a sorrowful turn upon consuming meat from a camel they had slaughtered—a camel they had hoped would nourish them after falling ill. Local health officials have sounded the alarm and explained the unfortunate sequence of events. This unsettling incident unfolded within the close-knit community of Himin village. The…

There’s an intriguing intersection where the realms of art and politics collide, and it's right there that Yusuf Abdullahi Muse steps into the spotlight. Better known by audiences as Yusuf Ceegaag, the acclaimed Somali actor has now declared his intent to transition from the fabric of fictional narratives to the tangible world of political service. For those familiar with Ceegaag’s screen work, this new development is both fascinating and perplexing. After years of interpreting the role of a fictional legislator, the…

Berbera: A Tale of Geopolitics and Sovereignty The city of Berbera sits at a vantage point on the Gulf of Aden. This strategic location has long made it a focal point of geopolitical interest. Here, history and modern politics entwine, painting a vivid landscape of opportunity and conflict. North Western State of Somalia, a self-declared independent region of Somalia, recently found itself at the heart of a geopolitical storm. As Somalia's central government attempted to grant the United States exclusive…

North Western State of Somalia's Pursuit of Sovereignty: A Journey of Persistence and Hope Imagine a land striving to carve its place on the global stage, unyielding in its quest for recognition. This is the story of North Western State of Somalia, a region that declared independence from Somalia back in 1991 amid the collapse of Mogadishu's central government. From then on, North Western State of Somalia embarked on a path few anticipated it would navigate so adeptly. Picture this: While much of the Horn of…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a development marked by geopolitical significance and a touch of international drama, the administration of North Western State of Somalia has firmly rejected an alleged offer from the Somali federal government to the United States concerning the use of the strategic Berbera port. This rejection was characterized as a "desperate and meaningless attempt" to hamper North Western State of Somalia's ongoing quest for international recognition, a goal to which it has been dedicated for over three decades.

The Unlikely Beacon of Democracy: North Western State of Somalia's Journey As a child, I naively thought of democracy as a Greek invention, an intricate art only suited to those ancient pillars of Western philosophy. This wasn't a surprising thought, especially growing up in Ethiopia where democracy is more a dream than reality. However, little did I realize that just across the border, a quiet revolution was taking place. In North Western State of Somalia, a place branded by some, including Google, as unstable and…

In the bustling city of Hargeisa, a shadow has cast itself over the daily lives of many. More than 2,000 individuals coping with HIV/AIDS in North Western State of Somalia have found themselves facing an unexpected crisis: the abrupt suspension of U.S. humanitarian aid. Imagine being thrust into a cyclone of uncertainty, where your survival depends on medications now at risk of vanishing. This is the stark reality confronting many. This alarming situation follows a stern warning from Dr. Tedros Adhanom…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan recently found himself at the center of a storm he claims was brewed from misinterpretation. In an interview with Israel's KAN media, a query directed at him touched upon former U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious yet controversial proposal to resettle displaced individuals from Gaza. This is more than just a geopolitical topic; it strikes at the heart of a deeply entrenched international discourse that has sparked much…

In a world where the intricacies of international relations seldom involve the voices of smaller nations, North Western State of Somalia stands resolute in maintaining its sovereignty. Recently, rumblings have surfaced about potential proposals to relocate displaced Palestinians from Gaza to North Western State of Somalia. These discussions, however, seem to have materialized mostly within the realms of speculation and incomplete dialogues. Recently, it was reported that some governments were toying with the notion…