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In the bustling heart of Mogadishu, Federal MP Abdullahi Adan Ahmed, known by all as Black, sounded the alarm on the South West State's administration's alleged ploy to oust Hudur's mayor. He voiced concerns that this move could stir the pot of serenity in Hudur, a district lauded for its peace compared to other restless parts of the region. According to Black, a pair of important state ministers—one from the Interior Ministry, the other from Security—recently graced Hudur with a visit, sparking whispers of a mayoral…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a bold move towards fostering international relationships, Taiwan has pledged a whopping $22 million to revamp Hargeisa General Hospital. Additionally, they've thrown in $2 million to aid North Western State of Somalia’s imminent elections, weaving tighter bonds between these two diplomatically unrecognized territories as they ambitiously stride towards global acknowledgment.A landmark pact was inked on Friday, uniting North Western State of Somalia's Health Minister and a Taiwanese envoy in shared…

Beledweyne (AX) - On Friday, officials from the Hiiraan region of the Hirshabelle administration voiced strong disapproval of the violent altercation in Beledweyne. This clash, involving forces from both the Hiiraan State and Hirshabelle State administrations, tragically resulted in a civilian's death and further unsettled the already fragile stability.In their official response, the administration pledged to implement essential actions to uphold law and order, ensuring the safety of locals. "The leadership of the Hiiraan…

In the city of Asmara, Eritrea, leaders converged for a pivotal meeting. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi joined Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki at a trilateral summit. Together, they vowed to fortify security alliances amidst growing regional unrest, with particular focus on Ethiopia's heightened presence in the Horn of Africa.Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia warmly welcomed Egypt’s offer to contribute peacekeeping forces as part of the forthcoming African Union Mission to Support…

Mogadishu (AX) - In a recent development, the Deputy Minister of Information of Somalia, Abdirahman Yusuf Adala, has thrown shade at Northeastern State, alleging that the region is playing hardball against forming a cohesive national army to work throughout Somalia. Adala highlighted that Northeastern State has stonewalled attempts to recruit soldiers from its turf, turning a blind eye to federal initiatives aimed at stationing troops in its areas. "Northeastern State has given the cold shoulder to army brigades…

Somalia Urges Ethiopia to Revoke North Western State of Somalia Sea Deal by Month's End MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has thrown down the gauntlet, giving Ethiopia until the end of the month to backtrack on its sea access arrangement with North Western State of Somalia. This demand was outlined in an interview with The New Humanitarian by Somalia's National Security Adviser, Hussein Sheikh Ali. Ali emphasized that the age-old military alliance between Somalia and Ethiopia, including the presence of Ethiopian soldiers on…

Hargeisa (AX) – Mohamed Abib Yusuf, a lawmaker from North Western State of Somalia, has leveled accusations against the North Western State of Somalia authorities, alleging they detained him to spark turmoil in the Awdal area, aiming to derail upcoming elections and extend their political tenure.Upon his release from Mandera prison, the outspoken MP shared his perspective with the press on Monday. He contended that his arrest was baseless, serving as a means to postpone elections and breed discord in Awdal.“The government…

Somalia: Dahabshiil's Walk Back on 'North Western State of Somalia' Spurs Outrage — Dahabshiil, a major player in Somali money transfers, has acquiesced to a directive from Somalia's Federal Government, removing any mention of "North Western State of Somalia" from its platforms. This decision has sparked considerable backlash in the self-declared independent region of North Western State of Somalia. To many in North Western State of Somalia, this decision feels like a deep betrayal. It follows the path taken by…

Garowe (AX) – In a supportive gesture, Northeastern State's Vice President Ilyas Lugatoor backed Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe's call for including Northeastern State in the ongoing National Consultative Council (NCC) gatherings happening in bustling Mogadishu. President Madobe has been vocal against the federal government's ambition to roll out a one-person, one-vote (1PV) electoral system. He raised concerns about the slippery slope of missed election deadlines and stressed that the absence of Northeastern…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a twist of fate, Dahabshiil, a heavyweight in international financial services, decided to scrub any mention of 'North Western State of Somalia' from its platform. This decision follows strict orders from the government of Somalia. This compliance sparked a wave of negativity in North Western State of Somalia, where folks see it as a breach of their self-governance. Dahabshiil is navigating the choppy waters faced by global enterprises under similar governmental pressure. Recently, even airlines like…