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Political Dynamics in Las Anod: A New Era for the SSC-Khaatumo Las Anod (AX) — The political landscape in Northern Somalia is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by the recent arrival of Abdirashid Yusuf Jibriil, the former Speaker of the Northeastern State Parliament. On Tuesday, he touched down in Las Anod accompanied by a delegation representing the Sanaag and Haylaan regions. Their purpose? To engage in the SSC-Khaatumo Regional State Completion Conference, an event eagerly awaited by many and set to…

Villa Somalia’s Political Miscalculation in Northeastern State: A Strategy Unraveled EDITORIAL | The landscape of Somali politics is as dynamic as it is complex, with Villa Somalia often balancing the challenge of uniting a divided nation while exerting centralized influence. Recently, however, an ambitious attempt to integrate the regions of Sanaag and Haylaan into the emergent Khaatumo administration has faced a startling setback. This move has unearthed deep-seated resistance in Northeastern State and demonstrated a…

The political landscape in North Western State of Somalia, particularly in contested areas such as SSC-Khatumo, is undergoing a profound transformation, one that is shaking the foundations of established leadership. At the center of this change is a fractured alliance among three once-united figures: President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, Waddani Party Chairman Hersi Ali Haji Hassan, and former Speaker of Parliament Abdirisak Khalif Ahmed. These leaders, who once shared a common vision under the reformist banner of…

U.S. Military Targets ISIS Militants in Somalia's Northeastern State BOSASO, Somalia - In a decisive move emblematic of ongoing collective responsibilities, the U.S. Africa Command recently executed an airstrike against ISIS militants in northern Somalia. This area, particularly the eastern Bari region of Northeastern State, has been under significant pressure as efforts to restore order intensify. Since December 2024, a collaborative force comprising the Northeastern State Defense Forces, local fighters, U.S. Africa…

North Western State of Somalia Government Condemns Deployment of Federal Troops in Sanaag Region Hargeisa (AX) — On Monday, the North Western State of Somalia government issued a firm condemnation regarding what it perceives as the contentious deployment of federal Somali troops into various parts of the Sanaag region. Officials assert that this action not only threatens regional stability but also holds President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud directly accountable for any ensuing repercussions. During a press conference held in…

Child Abuse Case Shakes Garowe: A Reflection on Vulnerability and Resilience Garowe (AX) — The courtroom in Garowe was filled with a palpable tension on Monday as the community grappled with a deeply unsettling case. A man, identified as Sharmarke Hussein Yusuf, stands accused of committing heinous acts against three children, including two sisters under the age of ten. This troubling incident marks one of the most significant child abuse cases to emerge in Northeastern State in recent years. The charges are grave; Yusuf…

Protest Erupts in Hargeisa Following Tragic Incident Involving Security Forces Hargeisa (AX) — On a somber Monday, the 150th neighborhood of Hargeisa became a focal point of public sentiment as residents gathered to voice their outrage. The community was shaken by the tragic killing of two civilians, allegedly by North Western State of Somalia security forces, in the Agabar area of the Gabiley district. This unwarranted violence has ignited a series of protests that reflect deeper discontent within the community. The…

Garowe (AX) — In a significant development that may reshape Northeastern State’s political landscape, the regional parliament is gearing up to vote on a highly controversial motion aimed at revoking the parliamentary immunity of the former Speaker, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril. Accused of spearheading efforts to detach the Sanaag region from Northeastern State and align with the SSC-Khaatumo administration, this action raises layers of complexity and stakes in a region already fraught with political tensions. Those in favor of…

In an unexpected and controversial move, the Northeastern State regional administration has declared a ban on all unauthorized meetings in the Sanaag region. This decision is widely perceived as a response to the growing momentum behind the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo administration. It raises important questions about governance and local autonomy, challenging the very fabric of political relationships in northern Somalia. On Monday, Northeastern State authorities released a statement that detailed an immediate…

Garowe (AX) — In a recent development that has heightened tensions in Somalia's complicated political landscape, Northeastern State has publicly declared that the federal government will bear responsibility for any ensuing violence in the contested Sanaag region. This warning follows a decisive move by regional troops, who took control of the coastal village of Elbuh and effectively forced rival political figures to retreat overnight. In a statement from the Northeastern State presidency, it was revealed that Federal…