An iconic photo of myself along with those who shaped and was a part of our past, witnessing history being made anew inside Puntland State House

We are honoured to have hosted and met with a visiting delegation from the Swiss Embassy, headed by Ambassador Valentin Zellweger & the #Heritage Institute under the #PDRC peace tree. During our fruitful discussions, we covered a range of programmatic & context-related subjects.

During a weekend stay in Eyl, locals reported two significant security and health threats: a resurgence of piracy and fishermen using air compressor machines for diving instead of oxygen tanks, causing death, disability, and jail. Action is urgent. ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦

I attended the graduation of the Tolmo Changemakers Followship Programme on Feb 10 at PDRC. I commend the co-implemented partners Tolmô Society and Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) for their dedication, as I was aware of the amount of time and effort that went into attaining this excellent ending.

The proposed revision to the federal constitution of Somalia has the potential to alter political governance and power dynamics and further limit Puntland's chance to remain a member and participate in future federal elections.

Ethiopia claims full control over African Union if it commits diplomatic misconduct and immunity violations against Somalia's president, a member of the African Heads of State, whose country it annexed in broad daylight.

In a just-released declaration, the Puntland State House reaffirmed that Puntland is not a party to the ongoing review process of the federal constitution in Mogadishu and will not recognise the outcomes thereof.

A dialogue forum at Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) , attended by 60 representatives, discussed the research findings on the new Puntland administration's issues and priorities in economic development, social services, democratization, good governance, peace, and security.

The president H.E Said Abdullahi Deni’s new marit-based appointment policy has received overwhelming public support, as has his recent nomination of Mohamed Jama to the role of chief of staff for the Puntland presidency, which matched his qualifications for the job.

Today we went on a field visit tour for Horishima after concluding four days of profound discussion on SD conflict mediations with a diverse team of mediators from 26 organisations united in the Mediation Support Network in Tokyo.

We are pleased to have the Swedish delegation here at Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) , headed by Ambassador Joachim Waern. We extend our gratitude to the other dignitaries from the government and CSO who attended the reception dinner, welcomed the delegation with affection, and engaged up chat.

Resource-based conflicts are becoming more frequent in Somalia, exacerbated by teenage unemployment and easy access to guns. This necessitates a new approach to peacebuilding that equally invests in state-building and economic growth to ensure lasting peace and governance in Som.

Join us at the public forum by PDRC with Chairman of PEC discussing Nugaal region elections in Puntland on July 23, 2024. Get informed, ask questions, and be part of the dialogue! #PuntlandElections #NugaalRegion #PDRC. youtube.com/live/xK_RrN9C9…

Kicking off the Forum of Political Parties joining us are all 8 political parties and our co-organizers Puntland Media Guild and PEC.

Congratulations to #Puntland state for the completion of the local elections, it has been a long but worthy journey. A special gratitude to the Government, civil society and the perseverance of the citizens.

Seasoned peacebuilder, Abdinasir Mohamed Yusuf from Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC), a pioneering #peacebuilding organization in Somalia, will join us at #GVAPeaceTalks on 19 Sep for #PeaceDay. Register to attend in person or online 👇 peacetalks.net/pt/geneva-peac…

Abdinasir Mohamed Yusuf Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC): Peacebuilding is not just about negotiations but about addressing the emotional aspects of conflict. By using cultural arts & technology, and amplifying the voices of those most affected—especially women—we made a real impact. #GVAPeaceTalks

Our mission was not just about resolving a conflict; it was about restoring hope and empowering communities to heal and rebuild.

So happy and grateful that the three-day annual conference concluded with tonight’s presidential call for a dialogue of peace for Somalis and amongst the top leadership. facebook.com/share/p/E5STVj…

From the frontlines of peacebuilding, Abdinasir Yusuf of Puntland Development Research Centre (Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) ) shared his powerful story at #GenevaPeaceTalks! Under the theme 'The Future of Peace,' he revealed how the past, present, and future intertwine to shape lasting peace