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Bal'ad (AX) — In a decisive gathering led by President Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe in Bal'ad, Hirshabelle State's Council of Ministers gave the green light to a budget of $33,558,000 for the fiscal year 2025 on Thursday.During this pivotal session, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development unveiled the 2025 Budget Allocation Act. This plan ventures to bolster the number of civil servants in Hirshabelle's administration."We've secured $33,557,830 for the upcoming year's financial blueprint," proclaimed the Council in…

As the countdown to the election day in Botswana approaches its final stretch, political parties are intensifying their efforts to captivate voters with their manifestos. According to political commentator Kitso Morekisi, the presidential race is wide open. This sentiment resonates as international observers have landed to oversee the electoral proceedings leading up to the general election scheduled for October 30. Recently, VOA highlighted an issue that arose during the early voting process—ballot papers ran out due to…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a surprising turn of events, Abdirahman Duale Bayle, who once held the position of Somali Finance Minister, alongside other notable political figures, has thrown his lot in with North Western State of Somalia’s opposition party, Waddani, with the November ballots just around the corner.Having distanced himself from his earlier campaign for a 'Greater Somalia,' Bayle made a homecoming to North Western State of Somalia after years in the federal quarters. "We’re jumping aboard this ship and teaming up with…

Hargeisa (AX) - In an assertive move, North Western State of Somalia's President Muse Bihi Abdi has laid down a firm rule banning the use of public assets, government workers, and military forces in the run-up to the November 13 presidential election.Announced late Friday, the directive calls on government execs to ensure political organizations receive a fair shot at utilizing governmental resources and accessing the media during election season.The spotlight now turns to the Minister of Information, Awareness, and Culture,…

In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, key events unfolded on Wednesday as Dr. Essa Kayd, North Western State of Somalia's Foreign Minister, made a daring move by initiating the construction of what they claim will be the budding nation's new diplomatic outpost. This symbolic land donation by Ethiopia signals a burgeoning alliance between the two nations, although it might stir up tension across the already volatile Horn of Africa. For North Western State of Somalia, the inauguration was met with jubilation, while…

Ali Abdullahi Osoble, the former head honcho of Hirshabelle, voiced serious concerns during a chat with Ha Noolaato TV. He thinks it's high time to bid farewell to Hirshabelle, pointing to the bubbling tensions. Credit: Ha Noolaato TVBeledweyne (AX) — The ex-top dog of Hirshabelle, Ali Abdullahi Osoble, has urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to wave goodbye to the Hirshabelle region's administration."Folks in Hiiraan have given Hirshabelle the cold shoulder, and as its initial leader, I can assure you it's biting the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In North Western State of Somalia, two deputy ministers have thrown in the towel, indicating a major realignment in the political sphere just a few weeks shy of the crucial November 13 presidential election. These officials, formerly aligned with the sitting Kulmiye Party, have now pledged their allegiance to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Irro, from the opposition. Their rationale? A push for transformation.Nasir Aydid Mohamed, once serving as Deputy Minister of Fisheries, expressed his intention to…

Mogadishu (AX) — Marking its initiation into hosting major defense discussions, Ethiopia is holding its inaugural African Defense Ministers' Conference in Addis Ababa, a crucial gathering during a tumultuous period for the continent. Kicking off on Tuesday, the event unfolds at the historic Adwa Victory Memorial Museum under the theme "Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security." Orchestrated by Ethiopia's Ministry of Defense, the conference draws military heads from the length and breadth of Africa to deliberate on…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a surprising twist, the North Western State of Somalia Electoral Commission has slapped a hefty penalty of 10 million North Western State of Somalia Shillings on both the Kulmiye and Waddani parties. Their crime? Jumping the gun on electioneering before the green light lit up. Tuesday brought forth revelations from the Commission's Ethics Committee, highlighting a breach of the sacred electoral code. The Ethics head honcho declared, “Both Wadani and Kulmiye felt the wrath of a 10 million fine each,…

Mogadishu (AX) — A groundbreaking partnership was forged between North Western State of Somalia's Ministry of Minerals and Energy and Emirates Industrial Laboratory, a hub from the UAE, aiming to transform the mineral testing landscape in Dahabshiil’s neck of the woods.Ink dried on the agreement in Dubai, where Mohamed Osman Said, the heavyweight at North Western State of Somalia's Ministry, gave Emirates Industrial Laboratory the green light. With this deal, North Western State of Somalia shuns the hefty task of outsourcing…