Held a very productive meeting with leaders of opposition political parties in Somali Region. In addition to Prosperity Party, leaders of ONLF, Freedom & Justice Party, Western Somali Democratic Party, and Union for Democracy and Freedom Party attended the meeting.

In discussion with over 200 elders from the various zones of Somali Region, the need to further strengthen the peace in the region and the unity of the people was underscored. Elders commended ongoing infrastructural development and institutional building endeavors, and

Sofia Mustafe M. Omer Honestly, I sometimes think people ask questions just for the sake of asking. The president recently explained why the statue of Sayid Mohamed needs to be moved from the roundabout to Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Park. He pointed out that the current spot is located in Jam Place, and

Have had productive engagements with Somali Regional State diaspora community in London- UK. Briefed on the situation and progresses on peace and security, political stability, governance, development efforts and outcomes, challenges and opportunities. Appreciated their role

Agricultural production in Qalafo district of Shabelle Zone. Since the 2018 Reform, land cultivated in the Region has tripled, from 350,000 hectares 7 years ago to over 1 million hectares now.

Once the epicenter of long wars, the recovery of Degahbour town is uplifting. Nothing symbolizes the peace and tranquility that replaced the tension and trauma that used to define this town more than the new Degahbour Public Park, where families nowadays spend their

Inaugurated Degahbour Water Supply Project, constructed with a total cost of Birr 951.5 million. With a main line and distribution networks of 134km, the entire town will benefit from the water supply system for a design period of 20 years. The number of urban population in the

IF an indication of anything, the so-called “a day of media campaign” by a hodgepodge of interest groups, comprised of armed ethnic extremists, known failed politicians who on the one hand preach non-violent resistance yet work hand in gloves with armed extremists, and the very

With the kind of revisionist political sloganeering that minority extremists are unashamedly peddling these days, through glorifying a feudal emperor who oversaw one of the most devastating famines in recent human history, a sadist military butcher who had no compunction about

The cat is finally coming out of the bag ! One thing that perplexes me about TPLF and her surrogates is their cognitive dissonance as far as Somali region is concerned. This is the group that directly wreaked havoc on every facet of Somali society in the 27 years of their

Australia Based Ethiopian-somali region diaspora met and discussed with the Ethiopian ambassador to Australia and orther officials from the Embassy as well . The diaspora poised to contribute significantly to the ongoing economic and infrastructural development efforts in the

In Qabribayah, the town with the highest altitude in Somali Region, I visited the multi-purpose Sports Academy the regional government is building in the town. The Academy has training grounds and dormitories for Athletes, as well as football, Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis

Together with Her Excellency Saharla Abdullahi, State Minister of Health, attended the launching of two important projects that will address the longstanding needs of our people in Awbarre district of Faafan Zone: 1) Awbarre and Sheddheer towns Water Supply Project, with a total

Started this year’s summer voluntary services programme in Somali Region. The Programme includes planting trees, blood donation, health services (cervical, breast cancer, diabetes, TB, hypertension screening), provision of education materials to students, construction &

Improving service delivery requires, among other things, availability of adequate work spaces and facilities. Building offices for various key institutions was one of the tasks accomplished since the 2018 Reform. Among the offices built: Somali Regional State Parliament Office,

Attended the start of the construction of Aysha’a Primary Hospital, one of 10 new Primary Hospitals to be built in Somali Region this year. The Primary Hospital will be constructed with an estimated cost of 205 million Birr. Also planted trees at the just completed Aysha’a

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Heartfelt Congratulations! The signing of the Fertilizer Plant Complex Agreement between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and Dangote Fertilizer Limited, to be realized in Gode, Somali Region, marks a bold stride toward prosperity. A momentous achievement and a true milestone for

First, they said the Grand Renaissance Dam is sold! Then, they said it is a hoax intended to divert attention from other problems; it is not going to be completed! Then, they said there is no money to do it! In the end, it is here and all that negativity did not stop it! Now,

Attended the start of two new projects in Togwachale: 1) Togwachale Primary Hospital; 2) Togwachale High school. In addition to the water supply project completed earlier this year, these two projects will go a long way in addressing the most critical needs of the community.