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North Western State of Somalia's Stance on PM Barre's Intended Visit to Las Anod: A Path to Tension or Opportunity? HARGEISA, Somalia - Politics, especially in regions of tenuous peace, is a craft of careful maneuvering. Recently, when whispers of Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's trip to Las Anod surfaced, they didn't merely drift through corridors of power; they thundered, echoing concerns across the Somali breakaway state of North Western State of Somalia. This intended voyage isn't just any visit—it's a…

Somali PM's Visit to Laascaanood: Engaging in Delicate Regional Discourse Authored by Ali Musa, Axadle Times International Monitoring At a moment when intricate cultural histories intersect with political aspirations, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stands poised on a precipice of diplomacy, where the stakes are as personal as they are global. His upcoming journey to Laascaanood, a city etched in the narratives of strife and resilience in the Sool region, lays the groundwork for…

North Western State of Somalia's Stance on Somalia's Diplomatic Endeavors: A Narrative of Boundaries and Unity The vibrant pulse of Hargeisa is abuzz with diplomatic discussions and a certain electrifying tension. In a politically charged statement, the government of North Western State of Somalia has issued a concrete warning concerning Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre's anticipated visit to Las Anod—the heart of the SSC-Khatumo administration. This visit touches a particularly sensitive nerve as North Western…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a robust session filled with fervor, North Western State of Somalia’s Parliament recently took a resolute stance against plans unveiled by Somali Prime Minister, Hamsa Abdi Barre, intending to visit Las Anod — the significant administrative hub of the SSC-Khatumo region, which North Western State of Somalia staunchly claims as its dominion. The legislative assembly's condemnation resonated throughout the chambers during its opening session on Monday following a hiatus. The lawmakers stood united,…

On a brisk morning in February, the azure skies over Baku embraced a new chapter in diplomatic relations. February 11 marked the arrival of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, esteemed President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as he embarked on a significant journey to Azerbaijan. Why, one might wonder, is this trip momentous? The answer might lie in the potential collaboration between these two nations, charting a path toward economic and political cooperation. As President Mohamud's plane touched down at Heydar Aliyev…

Mogadishu (AX) — The recent return of Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe to Kismayo marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of his strained dealings with Somalia's federal government. Imagine the tumultuous dynamics of a family feud, where each member grapples with deep-seated grievances yet yearns for some semblance of harmony. Upon Madobe's arrival in Kismayo, the semi-arid interim capital of Jubaland, state media and confidants released a brief video capturing his return. It is a stark contrast to the…

Hargeisa (Axadle Times) – North Western State of Somalia’s President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, stepped off the plane in Hargeisa on a crisp Thursday morning, concluding a whirlwind three-day official journey to the United Arab Emirates. His mission? To cultivate investment opportunities that promise to breathe life into North Western State of Somalia’s natural resources, invigorate agriculture, and most crucially, carve out promising new pathways for its burgeoning youth. It begs the question: Can this small,…

Picture this scene: in Mogadishu, under the shimmering African sun, the prime minister of Somalia and Finland's Minister of the Interior pose together, their meeting a testament to international collaboration. Their gathering, captured in a photograph that tells a thousand stories, was steeped in diplomatic discussions that resonated with far-reaching implications. The image speaks volumes of hope, yet a hint of the underlying tensions lingers, like smoke on a calm breeze. Photo: Finland in Somalia On January 21, Finnish…

Hargeisa (AX) – Fresh into his presidency, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro flew the coop from Hargeisa to the glittering sands of the United Arab Emirates early Sunday morning, marking his inaugural venture abroad since he was handed the presidential baton back in the chilly month of November 2024. A special aircraft courtesy of the Emiratis themselves was the chariot for President Irro and his entourage, a lavish gesture that speaks volumes about the heartening rapport between North Western State of Somalia and the…

Mogadishu (AX) – Imagine a flight that stirs up more buzz than a beehive in springtime. The Somali government recently found itself swatting away reports faster than a short-order cook during breakfast rush. It quashed rumors that its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle, had been called back home posthaste because of a kerfuffle involving a plane. This wasn’t just any old plane but a Kenya-registered one, which apparently waltzed into Somali airspace on January 18 without giving so much as a courtesy nod. The alleged…