In his speech yesterday, Juha abandoned the confederal system he has tweeted about several times this year. Garowe (PP Editorial) — The planned local government elections in Mogadishu are a testament that the federal system is working, despite setbacks and a fractious political class. In Garowe yesterday, the Interior Minister of Puntland State of Somalia Abdi Farah Saeed (Juha) indirectly contrasted the local elections held in Puntland in 2023 with the local elections due to take place in Mogadishu in June 2025, which he described as “imitations out of rivalry.” Politics is as much about rivalry as it is about learning from one another. His unguarded remark should not overshadow his political position on the federal system in Somalia. Without attribution, Juha quoted the late Mohamed Abshir Waldo, who in 2010 wrote that the federal system offers “a middle solution between an autocratic, centralized system of governance and outright secession” because “decentralisation empowers district and regional communities and offered more balanced and more productive socio-economic development opportunities.” Waldo did not have a romantic view of the federal system in Somalia, nor did he see it as a system to exploit people’s base political instincts (i.e., clannism). “The people of Puntland are still learning that it takes more than wishful thinking to mobilize the potential of the people and fully exploit the resources of a country, and that it requires qualified and competent leadership to achieve those goals,” Waldo argued in his commemorative essay on the 12th anniversary of Puntland State of Somalia. Mohamed Abshir Waldo: “The people of Puntland are still learning that it takes more than wishful thinking to mobilize the potential of the people and fully exploit the resources of a country, and that it requires qualified and competent leadership to achieve those goals.” What Waldo was promoting before his passing in 2016 was the argument that Puntland has an obligation to set a good example of governance. Juha claimed that Puntland State has introduced the federal system of Somalia. While this is a far-fetched claim, he unwittingly highlights failures in Puntland State governance. Puntland is the most centralised federal member state, whose auditing standards fall below those demanded by the Financial Governance Committee. Receipts from fishing licences issued in the name of the Puntland State to foreign fishing companies remain unaccounted for, as the Puntland State Parliament MPs disclosed in 2022. In his speech yesterday, Juha abandoned the confederal system he has tweeted about several times this year. Puntland will not be able to make meaningful contributions to state-building initiatives in Somalia if its actions contradict its pronouncements about good governance. Political leaders are judged more by what they do than by what they say. © Puntland Post, 2025 The post Federalism Starts to Pay Off in Somalia appeared first on Puntland Post.

Madaxweynaha Puntland, Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni oo ku sugan magaalada Boosaaso ayaa si rasmi ah u caddeeyay in uusan qeyb ka noqon doonin gogosha uu madaxweyne Xasan Shiikh ku marti-qaaday dowlad goboleedyada dalka. Madaxweyne Siciid Deni oo shalay Boosaaso kulan qado ah kula yeeshay xildhibaannada Baarlamaanka Puntland ayaa xubnahaasi u sheegay in uusan ka qeyb geli doonin Shirka madaxweyne Xasan Shiikh iclaamiyay, oo Deni ku tilmaamay mid aysan ajandiisa caddayn. Wararku waxay sheegayaan in madaxweyne Deni uu rumaysan yahay in Villa Somalia aysan rabin shir loo dhan yahay oo ku saabsan xallinta dhammaan khilaafka siyaasadeed ee ka taagan arrimaha dastuurka, doorashooyinka iyo qeybsiga mashaariicda lagu helo magaca Soomaaliya. Diidmada ka timid Puntland ayaa imaanaysa xilli ay dhawaan Villa Somalia shaacisay shir wada-tashi oo ay ku sheegtay u midoobista la-dagaallanka argagixisada, halkii laga filayay in ay ku dhawaaqdo shir siyaasadeed oo lagu xallinayo khilaafka jira. PUNTLAND POST The post Madaxweyne Siciid Deni oo qaaddacay shirkii uu iclaamiyay madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh appeared first on Puntland Post.

Beledweyne (HOL) — A new contingent of Djiboutian troops arrived in Beledweyne on Tuesday as part of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking the latest deployment in the AU’s post-ATMIS operations. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, announced on Tuesday that the country is officially open for oil drilling and exploration, inviting U.S. energy companies to re-engage in Somalia's hydrocarbon sector. Source: Hiiraan Online

Cairo (HOL) — A high-level Somali delegation met with General Osama Sayyid, Secretary-General of Egypt’s Council of Ministers, in Cairo on Tuesday to advance bilateral cooperation in public sector development and institutional reform. Source: Hiiraan Online

Their players were rattled. Their goalkeeper was pulling off save after save. For Paris Saint-Germain, another brutal “remontada” looked on the cards in the Champions League. Source: Hiiraan Online

Four smugglers caught trying to transport thousands of live ants out of Kenya for sale on exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia will be sentenced for trafficking wildlife in a case being hailed as a milestone by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Source: Hiiraan Online

United States President Donald Trump believes China must make the first move to resolve trade tensions between their countries, the White House has said, as his administration turns its attention towards possible tariffs on critical minerals. Source: Hiiraan Online

Serhou Guirassy scored a stunning hat-trick, but Borussia Dortmund was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Barcelona on Wednesday night, despite a spirited 3-1 win in the quarterfinal second leg. Source: Hiiraan Online

I proudly support Somaliland’s pursuit of statehood—a model of stability and democracy in the Horn of Africa. For over 30 years, Somaliland has demonstrated resilience, holding free elections, fostering inclusive governance, and building a peaceful society. Recognizing its sovereignty is not just a matter of justice but a strategic step toward a stronger, more sustainable region. Here’s a road map: Security: Somaliland’s strategic location along the Gulf of Aden positions it to safeguard the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital global trade route. By recognizing Somaliland, the international community can support its well-trained coast guard and police to counter piracy and extremism. Partnerships with nations like the UK and US could enhance training, intelligence sharing, and maritime security, creating jobs and ensuring regional stability. Energy: Somaliland’s abundant solar and wind resources offer immense potential for renewable energy. With investments in hybrid mini-grids, as seen in projects like ESRES, Somaliland can reduce electricity costs (from $1/kWh to $0.65/kWh) and reliance on imported diesel, saving 9,000t CO2 annually. Scaling these efforts through public-private partnerships would boost workers’ livelihoods, drive green growth, and align with net zero goals. Tourism: Somaliland’s rich history, from Laas Geel’s ancient rock art to Berbera’s pristine beaches, is a hidden gem. International recognition would unlock investment in infrastructure, like hotels and safe transport, while promoting inclusive employment in hospitality. Marketing Somaliland as a safe, culturally vibrant destination could rival regional tourism hubs, fostering economic empowerment. Recognizing Somaliland’s statehood is the first step to unlocking its potential. By investing in its security, energy, and tourism sectors, we can build a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future. #Somaliland #Statehood #Security #RenewableEnergy #Tourism #Inclusion Qaran News

SHEEKADA MAXAABIISTU WAXAY QAYB KA TAHAY KAAMBAYNKA XASAN SHIIKH UU DOONAYO INUU KU HANTIYO XILDHIBAANADA REER S. LAND EE XAMAR. Xamse Barre socodka uu ku yimid Laascaanood waa kaambayn ku salaysan doorashada Xasan uu doonayo inuu ku sii fadhiyo kursiga. Xamse Barre wuxuu ku yimid Laascaanood ismiidaamin siyaasadeed oo uu ku taageerayo Xasan Shiikh xildhibaanada Somaliland ee Xamar jooga ayaa ku xidhay inuu maxaabiista ka soo daayo Laascaanood, waa sheeko waqti dheer socotay oo ku salaysan kursiga madaxweynaha ee Soomaaliyia. Wuxuu ku bixiyay dhaqaale badan iyo saanad ciidan oo waqti dheer socday, siday doonayeenna umay dhicin, sababtay u soo daayeen garxajiska iyo dhawrka qof ee Awdal Clan iyo ciisena ismariwaa iyo dood dheer dabadeed dhulbahantahaa diiday inay cid kale sii daayaan iyagoo ku xumaynaya ama doonaya inay ku qaybsamaan dadka reer s. Land, sidaas awgeed waxa habboon in caaddifadda layska ilaaliyo oo la fahmo khiyaamooyinka cadowga, arrinku waa arrin Somaaliya ku eeg. MAHADSANID. CABDI BACAW. GUUL ALLE. LONDON. Qaran News

Warbaahinta CNN ee dalka Maraykanka ayaa sheegtay in maamuulka madaxweyne Trump ay ka fikirayaan sidii loo xidhi lahaa in ka badan 30 Safaaradood iyo Qunsuliyadood oo uu Maraykanku ku lee yahay waddamada Caalamka gaar ahaanna Afrika iyo Aasiya. Safaaradaha Warbixinta ku xusan waxa ku jira ta uu Maraykanku ku lee yahay Soomaaliya iyo ta dalka Ciraaq. Safaaradaha la xidho waxa shaqadooda loo wareejinayaa kuwo dalalka jaarka ah oo dadku ka doonan doonaan wixii ay hawl uga baahan yihiin. Arrinkan ayaa sii xoojinaya dooddii dhawaan lagu galay aqalka cad ee daarannayd in la xidho safaraadda Maraykanka ee Muqdisho isla markaana uu Maraykanku u soo guuro dhinaca Somaliland gaar ahaanna magaalada Berbera. Source

Somalia on Tuesday launched voter registration in the capital Mogadishu for the first time in over 50 years, a step towards universal suffrage ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026 in the volatile nation. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia launched its first one-person, one-vote voter registration in more than five decades on Tuesday, beginning in Mogadishu’s Shangani district, which government officials are calling a historic step toward democratic reform. Source: Hiiraan Online

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Two fishing vessels and a dhow were hijacked off the coast of Somalia between Feb. 7 and March 16, indicating that piracy in the region remains a threat, according to a new report released Tuesday by a global anti-piracy body. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ali Jeyte Osman, commander of Somalia’s Ma’awisleey community defence forces, has accused Mogadishu Clan clan leaders of obstructing and failing to support ongoing military campaigns against the Al-Shabaab militant group in central and southern Somalia. Source: Hiiraan Online

Kooxda Al-Shabaab (AS) waa cadowga ummadda Soomaaliyeed meel kasta oo ay joogaan. Ma ahan koox u taagan dan Soomaaliyeed, mana jirto meel ay kasoo gasho diinta Islaamka waxa aay u dagaalamayan . Sidaas darteed, ma habboona in dagaalka lagula jiro kooxdaasi loo arko mid gaar u ah beel ama deegaan keliyah. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's expanding security alliances are driving instability in the Horn of Africa, according to a new study that warns these dynamics are exacerbating proxy conflicts and undermining peace efforts. Source: Hiiraan Online

What To Know State Department travel advisories for Americans are grouped into four categories. Level 1 warnings urge travelers to “exercise normal precautions,” while Level 2 advisories suggest exercising “increased caution.” Level 3 warnings say potential visitors to a particular country should “reconsider travel,” while the highest warning, Level 4, simply states, “do not travel.” The warnings cover a host of countries from the Near East to Sub-Saharan Africa, with countries in the north, central region, and the south of the continent all featuring in various advisories. The full list of advisories can be found on the State Department’s website. Advisories are frequently updated by the State Department to ensure they remain relevant. For example, Ghana’s Level 2 guidance was updated on April 8, while Level 3 guidance was updated for Chad and Niger last month. Level 4 advisories were updated for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in January and South Sudan on March 8. The current advisories are: Level 1 advisories, which have the lowest perceived risk for Americans, include countries such as Senegal, Mayotte, and Zambia. Level 2 advisories are in place for Morocco, Tunisia, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. For example, the advisory for Botswana warns: “Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, ‘smash and grabs’ from vehicles stopped at intersections and from locked cars in shopping mall parking lots, cell phone thefts, and muggings are routinely reported to police.” Level 3 warnings include Egypt, Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda. For example, the warning for Egypt issued by the State Department reads: “Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy’s limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained.” While the Nigeria warning states: “Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.” Level 4 advisories are in place for countries including Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic. The Burkina Faso warning says that a state of emergency exists across some regions, and warns “terrorism, crime, and kidnapping” pose a serious threat. While the warning for the Central African Republic tells travelers to avoid the country “due to armed conflict, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping, as well as Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens.” Libya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Somalia, Somaliland, South Sudan, and Sudan are also covered by Level 4 warnings. Africa is not the only part of the world that has sparked such warnings by the State Department. Many countries in Europe are also under travel advisories for American visitors. For example, Americans are warned simply to “reconsider” any plans to travel to war-stricken Ukraine, while others planning trips to other European countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany are urged to “exercise increased caution” over fears of terror attacks. And the warnings go both ways. Earlier this month, Germany, the U.K., Finland and Denmark all revised their official guidance, saying that entry into the U.S. is not guaranteed and that travelers may face increased scrutiny at the border. The move followed an immigration crackdown by Trump that has led to mass deportations and seen even tourists and green card holders subjected to increased scrutiny upon arrival in the U.S. Meanwhile, in a move that pre-dated Trump’s second term, multiple countries issued travel warnings to their citizens about the dangers of visiting America due to the threat of gun violence. What People Are Saying On Saturday, the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs was forced to issue a warning following an outbreak of violence in North Darfur in Sudan, which left nine U.S.-funded aid workers dead. The agency wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “The U.S. is deeply alarmed by reports of attacks by the RSF on Zamzam and Abu Shouk IDP camps outside El Fasher, North Darfur. We condemn the RSF’s attacks on the most vulnerable of civilians, including the killings of 9 U.S.-funded relief workers providing critical life-saving assistance. We urge the protection of civilians, including humanitarian workers. We also call for opening humanitarian corridors to enable humanitarian access and the safe passage of civilians fleeing violence. The belligerents must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and must be held accountable.” What Happens Next? Anyone planning a trip to Africa should check the latest guidance on the State Department’s website about the location they are intending to visit. News week Qaran News

Maamulka SSC-Khaatumo ayaa si rasmi ah dowladda federaalka Soomaaliya ugu wareejiyey 25 maxbuus oo lagu qabtay dagaalkii ka dhacay magaalada Laascaanood. Maxaabiistaan ayaa lagu wareejiyey gacanta dowladda si loo geeyo Hargeysa, taasoo qeyb ka ah dadaallada lagu xoojinayo nabadda iyo dib u heshiisiinta gobolka. Sii deynta maxaabiistan ayaa timid kaddib booqashadii dhawaan uu Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Soomaaliya, Xamsa Cabdi Barre, ku tagay magaalada Laascaanood. Booqashadaas ayaa la sheegay in ay horseedday is-faham siyaasadeed oo sabab u noqday in SSC-Khaatumo ay qaaday tallaabadan nabadeed. Sarkaal ka tirsan maamulka SSC-Khaatumo ayaa sheegay in maxaabiista lagu wareejiyey dowladda dhexe si ay u fududeyso geeddi-socodka dib u celintooda, iyadoo la filayo in la geeyo magaalada Muqdisho kahor inta aan loo sii gudbin Hargeysa. Somaliland ayaa dhankeeda heysa maxaabiis badan oo kasoo jeedda Magaalada Laascaanood. Source: goobjoog.com

𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐱𝐰𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐮𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐱𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐡𝐢 (𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨) 𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐪𝐚𝐲𝐛 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐗𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐡𝐢𝐫-𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐐𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐉𝐒𝐋 Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland Mudane Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi (Cirro) ayaa maanta ka qayb galay laba Xafladood oo isku-sidkan oo kala ahaa : Xuska Maalinta Dhir-Beerista Qaranka JSL ee 15.April iyo Daah-furka Beerista 𝟑 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚𝐧 oo Geed, muddo xileedka Xukuumadda Wadajir iyo Waxqabad. Xafladdaa waxa soo agaasimay Wasaaradda Degaanka iyo Isbeddelka Cimilada. Ujeedada guud ee Munaasibadda Maalinta Dhir-Beerista Qaranka JSL waxay ahayd in laga hortago saamaynta taban ee Isbeddelka Cimiladu ay ku leedahay guud ahaan noolaha, gaar ahaana nolosha bulshada Somaliland. Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland oo ka hadlay Xafladda Maalinta Dhir-Beerista Qaranka waxa uu sheegay in kor u kaca heer-kulka, xaalufka baad iyo biyo-ba leh, abaaraha soo noqnoqday, bara-kaca bulshada xoolo dhaqata ah iyo beeraleyda ee sida xad-dhaafka ah ugu soo hayaamaya Magaalooyinka, dhammaantood waa arrimo salka ku haya Isbeddelka Cimilada iyo xaalufinta dhirtii uu dalkeenu hodanka ku ahaa. Madaxweynuhu waxa kale oo uu sheegay in Dhir la’aantu ay tahay Nolol la’aan, waayo waxa ku xidhan nolosheenna iyo ta xoolaheenna. Mashruuca Dhir-Beerista 3 Milyan oo Geed muddo Xileedka Xukuumadda Wadajir iyo Waxqabad ayaa waxa dib loogu soo celinayaa carrada ku-haboon wax beerista, waxana lagaga hortagayaa nabaad-guurka muddooyinkii ugu dambeeyey ku dhacay carrada. Tallaabadan ayaa waxay salka ku haysaa ballan-qaadyadii uu Madaxweynaha JSL la galay bulshada Somaliland xilligii doorashada. 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐃 𝐋𝐄𝐇, 𝐗𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐠𝐞 (𝐃𝐞𝐲𝐫) 𝐀𝐟𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐱𝐰𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐮𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 Qaran News

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia ranks 142nd out of 145 countries in the 2025 Global Firepower Index, placing it among the world's least-equipped militaries with a Power Index score of 4.2037, ahead of only Bhutan, Benin, and the Central African Republic. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Open-source intelligence analysts have reported the presence of an Israeli-manufactured radar system near the UAE-operated Bosaso Air Base in Somalia's Puntland region. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States and six Gulf states have imposed coordinated sanctions on 15 senior Al-Shabaab members and financial facilitators, targeting the militant group's funding networks across southern Somalia in a multilateral effort to disrupt its ability to carry out attacks and destabilize the region. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) launched voter registration on Tuesday in Mogadishu, marking a historic step toward the country’s first one-person, one-vote elections since 1967, scheduled for 2026. Source: Hiiraan Online