Tuesday 7,January 2025 {HMC}  Somaliland’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved 19 ministers from President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro’s new administration during the ninth session of its 10th sitting on Monday.

Key cabinet members approved, including Minister of Information Ahmed Yasiin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle (65 votes), Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdirahman Dahir Aden (59 votes), and Minister of Defense Mohamed Yusuf Ali Ikacase (62 votes).

Other notable confirmations included Khadar Hussein Abdi as Minister of the Presidency (65 votes), Hassan Ahmed Duale (Maclin) as Minister of Local Government and Urban Development (64 votes), and Kaltuun Sheikh Hassan Abdi Madar as Minister of Planning (65 votes).

Ministers receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support included Ahmed Mohamed Farah Coofle (Youth and Sports), Jamaal Mohamed Jama (Communications and Technology), and Osman Ibrahim (Af-grab), minister of Transport, each receiving 65 votes.

The Minister of Investment, Said Mohamed Buraale ( 63 votes); the Minister of Environment, Abdullahi Osman Jama, received (64 votes), the Minister of Finance, Abdilaahi Hassan Adan Awaale received (65 votes), the Minister of Commerce, Abdirahman Hassan Nuux Furre received (65 votes), the Minister of Religion, Abdilaahi Dahir Jama received (65 votes), the Minister of Public Works, Hussein Ahmed Aydiid received (63 votes), and the Minister of Security, Abdale Mohamed Arab also received (65 votes).

Also, the Minister of Education, Ismail Yusuf Duale, the Minister of Health Development, Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi, and the Minister of Social Affairs and Family, Mr. Milgo Mohamed Elmi, received 65 votes each.

The approvals follow President Irro’s announcement on December 14 of a 48-member cabinet, comprising 28 ministers, 16 deputy ministers, and four state ministers. However, no explanation was provided as to why only 19 nominees were presented for parliamentary approval.

President Irro, the former opposition leader elected in November 2024, was inaugurated as Somaliland’s sixth president, succeeding Muse Bihi Abdi.

Source Hiiraan online

Tuesday 7,January 2025 {HMC}  Puntland Counter-Terrorism Forces have carried out extensive operations in the Hamure area of Bari region, targeting terrorist elements.

The sweeping operation covered several locations in the region, focusing on areas where Daesh-affiliated extremists have reportedly been extorting and exploiting local civilians. The military’s presence aims to dismantle the group’s influence and restore security to the affected communities.

In addition to the operations, the mission commanders held awareness-raising sessions with local residents. These meetings emphasized the importance of collaboration between civilians and security forces in combating terrorism. Community members were also cautioned against being swayed by extremist ideologies and discouraged from cooperating with terrorist groups.

This operation marks a significant step in Puntland’s ongoing efforts to counter terrorism and strengthen trust between security forces and local populations.

Tuesday 7,January 2025 {HMC} The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, has praised the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) for its dedicated efforts in addressing the impact of droughts and floods across the country. This came during his official visit to SoDMA’s central headquarters, where he reviewed ongoing operations.

During the visit, SoDMA Chairman Mahamud Moallim Abdulle welcomed the Minister and provided a comprehensive briefing on the agency’s achievements in disaster management. The Chairman highlighted the progress made by SoDMA in its mission to mitigate the effects of natural disasters since its inception.

The discussions also covered the current drought situation, ongoing humanitarian relief efforts, and collaborative plans to strengthen disaster response initiatives. Minister Ali Hosh expressed his appreciation for SoDMA’s work and urged the agency’s staff to accelerate efforts in managing the country’s disaster challenges.

This visit underscores the government’s commitment to supporting humanitarian initiatives and enhancing disaster response mechanisms to serve the affected communities.

Source SONNA