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Garowe, Northeastern State – With the haunting toll of injustice echoing through its streets, the town of Garowe finds itself immersed in a story that is both sobering and stirring. A court in this regional capital recently sentenced a security guard to a four-year term in prison, accompanied by a $1,500 fine. His crime? The reprehensible assault of an eight-year-old Yemeni refugee, a child named Mohamed Adil Hussein. Envision, if you will, the vivid and unsettling video that circulated far and wide. It captured…

North Western State of Somalia's Strategic Initiatives: Steering Towards a Promising Future In the bustling heart of Hargeisa, a city swiftly weaving its fabric of dreams, the Presidential Palace stands robust. There, on a quiet Wednesday, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, fondly referred to as Irro, orchestrated an essential gathering of North Western State of Somalia’s Cabinet. The agenda was dense, yet straightforward: evaluate national security, drive economic reforms, and breathe life into major developmental…

In the rugged yet dynamic cityscape of Hargeisa, a new chapter in taxation has recently unfolded. The North Western State of Somalia government, keen on broadening its financial horizons, has introduced a sales tax policy that intriguingly touches the pulse of everyday life: mobile money transactions. Once constrained to a select few businesses, this 5% sales tax now meticulously extends its reach over mobile phone airtime, internet data packages, and internet services for homes and offices. Such a decision is not…

Northeastern State's Economic Resilience: An Address by President Said Abdullahi Deni In a stirring address that has resonated throughout Northeastern State, President Said Abdullahi Deni announced a decisive shift in the region's stance on businesses claiming coercion as a pretext for making payments to the Islamic State (ISIS). From this point forward, the administration has vowed to dismantle such financial channels. With a tone underscored by determination, President Deni remarked, "No businessperson will have the…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International – Monitoring. Garowe: A Rift in the Federal Fabric In the scenic town of Garowe, where the arid landscape meets a world full of political complexities, a significant discourse has emerged. At the heart of this discourse is Northeastern State's firm reluctance to align with Somalia's Federal Government without substantive reforms. Centralization of power at Mogadishu's helm has long been a bone of contention, brewing tension not just recently, but repeatedly through the…

UAE Airstrikes Target ISIS Bases in Somalia’s Northeastern State BOSASO, Somalia - In a strategic move underscored by coordination and resolve, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out a sequence of airstrikes targeting ISIS bases in Somalia’s Northeastern State. These bold actions have revitalized the local forces who have long battled against the group. Just months ago, their territorial ambitions seemed dangerously close to fruition. What's…

The Impact of Conflict on Frankincense Farmers: A Struggle for Survival "The conflict has affected everyone. People used to work on frankincense cultivation to manage their daily lives. Now it’s stopped, and our lives have deteriorated. People have nothing to eat," lamented Fowsi, speaking to Radio Ergo. For a decade, Fowsi's family depended solely on the frankincense trade. Every six months, the fruits of their labor yielded a harvest ample enough to see them through to the next season. This cycle of cultivation was their…

Imagine walking into a food storage facility in North Western State of Somalia, with piles of food supplies neatly stacked high, strategically organized for distribution. Yet, underneath this orderliness lies a pressing concern that authorities are actively grappling with. Recently, the government has taken a significant step—a prohibition on importing empty packaging materials—a decision rooted deeply in public health concerns. A Proactive Stance In a recent announcement, the North Western State of Somalia…

BOSASO, Somalia - In a remarkable turn of events, Northeastern State forces have successfully dismantled an ISIS sniper training camp nestled deep within its territory. This development signifies a crucial victory at a time when Somalia is making monumental strides toward eradicating extremist threats. But what does this mean for a nation that has struggled against the relentless tide of terrorism for so long? The operation, led by the Northeastern State counterterrorism operations center, unveiled a vast…

Somalia Reassures Diplomatic Ties with UAE Despite North Western State of Somalia Invitation In the midst of diplomatic tension, the Somali government has extended a calming signal to its citizens regarding the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) recent invitation to North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Irro. The winds of change are often met with storms, but Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, assures that this is not one of those occasions. He emphasizes that the…