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aturday August 2, 2025
Las Anod (B.A) – Somali federal government has reaffirmed its support for the newly formed Northeast Somali Regional State, following the conclusion of a landmark state formation conference in Las Anod that officially transitioned the SSC-Khatumo interim administration into a permanent federal member state.
At a government-backed ceremony held in Las Anod on Friday, Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, Ali Yusuf Ali Hoosh, expressed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening the new administration’s capacity to deliver essential services and governance.Minister Hoosh announced that Mogadishu would step up support through an aid package tailored to meet critical community needs and reinforce the operational capabilities of the nascent regional government. He highlighted the federal government’s central role in the formation of the Northeast Administration, framing the development as a pivotal moment for national unity.
“This collaborative approach is seen as a key strategy to ensure that regional governments have the necessary resources to operate effectively and contribute to the nation’s broader stability,” Minister Hoosh said during his remarks.
He also extended his best wishes to the leadership of the new administration, expressing optimism that it would foster peace and drive development in Somalia’s northeastern regions.
The SSC-Khatumo conference, which concluded Wednesday in Las Anod, brought together elders, politicians, and civil society representatives from across the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn regions. Participants unanimously agreed to establish a federal member state under the name Northeastern Somali Regional State, with Las Anod designated as its capital.
The gathering formally dissolved the SSC-Khatumo interim administration and ratified a new constitution, cementing the status of the region as part of Somalia’s federal framework. The final declaration emphasized the principle of local ownership, with community-led dialogue resolving long-standing disputes that had previously stymied political consensus.
The creation of the new administration marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape, especially amid competing claims from Somaliland, which had long asserted authority over the area. The move is expected to heighten federal-local cooperation while posing new challenges for Somalia’s ongoing state-building process.
