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Analysis: Aid Spat Between Northeastern State and Mogadishu Exposes Fragile Federal Ties In Somalia’s rugged northeast, where the wind-carved ridges of the Cal Miskaad range fall to the sea, a familiar political quarrel is spilling into the humanitarian lane. Northeastern State officials and Somalia’s national disaster agency are trading accusations over who blocked lifesaving support to freshly secured areas — and why. It’s a dispute with real consequences for wounded soldiers, displaced families and the credibility of a…

Mandera’s uneasy morning: Allegations of Jubaland training on Kenyan soil test a fragile border On a normal school day, the dusty yard of Border Point 1 Primary in Mandera Town would fill with children in blue uniforms and plastic sandals, their chalkboards listing multiplication tables and Swahili proverbs. Instead, the gates are shut. And this week, the school became the unexpected center of a regional security storm when Mandera County officials alleged that Jubaland regional forces from Somalia are training there—inside…

Somalia’s new Northeast State tests fragile federalism as favored candidates win amid interference claims In the sunbaked streets of Las Anod, the epicenter of a year of upheaval on Somalia’s northern rim, lawmakers this weekend chose a president and vice president for a new political entity they call the Northeast State. The result — a victory for Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali, known widely as Firdhiye, and his running mate Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril — was greeted in Mogadishu as a milestone for state-building. It was also met with…

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…

Firdhiye Wins Leadership of Somalia’s New Northeastern State in Las Anod Vote Amid Allegations of Federal Interference How the vote unfolded Las Anod, a city that has lived at the edge of maps and the center of Somalia’s political crosswinds, delivered a decisive vote on Saturday. Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye, a former interim leader of the territory known locally as SSC-Khatumo, was elected president of the newly formed Northeastern state after a tense and closely watched contest. The ballot shifted dramatically between…

Somalia’s Northeastern lawmakers head into decisive vote in Las Anod amid allegations of federal interference LAS ANOD, Somalia — Lawmakers in Somalia’s newly formed Northeastern state are set to choose a president and vice president on Saturday, a pivotal test for a region still finding its feet after a violent, bruising year and a political moment that could ripple far beyond the dusty streets of Las Anod. The vote, expected to unfold in rounds through the day, features ten contenders — five for president and five for…

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…

Northeastern State's Offensive Against ISIS: A Turning Point in Somalia's War on Terror In the shadow of the al Miskad mountains, the resilient forces of Northeastern State, backed by American airstrikes, are waging an increasingly aggressive campaign against Islamic State militants. This offensive, the most significant in recent memory, underscores the broader geopolitical recalibrations influencing the Horn of Africa. The Battle at the Ballade Valley On August 22, the serene landscape of Ballade Valley erupted into…

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,…

Breaking News: U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS Strongholds in Somalia's Baallade Valley The Baallade Valley in Somalia reverberated with the sound of warfare on Saturday night as U.S. forces launched a series of airstrikes aimed at dismantling the presence of the Islamic State (ISIS), according to security officials. The operation, which extended over several hours, concentrated on Maraagade—an area recognized for its entrenched ISIS strongholds. The strikes were reportedly audible in regions surrounding Bosaso, a significant…