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The Rising Tensions in Galkayo: A Complex Power Struggle In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, the Northeastern State government has issued a stark warning regarding its intentions towards the Northeastern State Security Force (PSF) in Galkayo. Recent actions by the PSF—operations conducted without prior regional approval—have provoked severe backlash from Governor Faisal Sheikh Ali, popularly known as Jifo Jabsade. Perched at the heart of this dispute is a dense weave of historical grievances and power…

Garowe (AX) – In the early hours of a sun-drenched Saturday morning, the otherwise quiet streets of Garowe were disrupted by the haunting echoes of gunfire. An unsettling skirmish between the Northeastern State Police and an unidentified armed faction resulted in the tragic loss of two police officers, with five more wounded and left to grapple with injuries both visible and invisible. The command of the Northeastern State Police Force, in a statement bathed in urgency, illuminated the events leading up to the…

In an iconic moment, the new Somali Police Chief Asad Osman Abdullahi Diyaano (far right) accepted command from the outgoing Chief Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin (far left) amidst a formal handover at the Somali Police Headquarters in Mogadishu. Overseeing this baton-passing spectacle was Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag (center). Mogadishu (AX) — It's a fresh era for the Somali Police Force! Tuesday's ceremony saw Asad Osman Abdullahi Diyaano grip the reins as the new leader at the police…

Bosaso (AX) - The Northeastern State regional administration has reiterated that Bosaso airport remains secure, welcoming both domestic and international flights, following a brief closure prompted by a Northeastern State Security Force (PSF) warning. On Monday, the Northeastern State Ministry of Aviation confirmed the airport's full operational status, asserting there are no security threats at Bosaso airport. The ministry stated that aircraft, both from within the country and abroad, successfully landed and departed the…

The situation took a dramatic turn this week when the Northeastern State Security Forces (PSF) slapped a security lockdown on Bosaso Airport, halting flights and urging civilians to clear the premises. The PSF accused the current airport managers of blocking their injured soldiers from getting medical evacuation to Mogadishu. “We must respect the authority of governance,” stated Dirir on Sunday. “Northeastern State is entitled to oversee Bosaso and the entirety of Northeastern State. Anyone with issues should seek legal…