Northeast State: Between Dream and Reality
As of late 2025 and early 2026, the Northeast State (NES), also known as SSC-Khatumo, has crossed a monumental threshold: it is now officially recognized domestically and internationally as the…
The Dawn of a New Era: The Formation of Somalia’s North-East State
On July 30, 2025, a new chapter began in northern Somalia. Following a constitutional convention with 417 delegates in Las Anod, the former SSC-Khatumo state was officially renamed and expanded…
The Fall of Gooja’adde and the Victory of SSC-Khatumo Forces
August 25 will go down in the annals of Somali history as the day the forces of the division...
Why President Hassan Sheikh Shuns Las Anod’s Plea for Recognition
For eight months, the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, has been shelling on daily basis the city of Las Anod whose residents has vowed to remain part of a united Somalia.
Why Somaliland’s Attempt to Subdue Las Anod is Doomed
The war to control Las Anod is in its eighth day and despite public outcry and international condemnation over the atrocities committed, is not about to end. Somaliland's stubbornness to…
Las Anod: Under a Rain of Bullets and Shells
The shelling of Las Anod and surrounding fighting continues unabated, emptying the town of 80% of its residents.
How Las Anod Killings Initiated SSC Self-rule
By attempting to violently stifle the power of the people, the oppressive secessionist regime of Somaliland not only hastened its downfall but began the countdown to self-rule for Sol, Sanaag…
How Foreign Lobbying for Somaliland Ignores a Tinderbox
A recent remark by a British lawmaker lobbying for Somaliland, the northern breakaway Somali region, has drawn sharp criticism from Somali Planning Minister Gamal Hassan.