Cali Guudlaawe removes the governor of Hiiraan region
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The leader of the Hirshabelle administration, Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen (Cali Guudlaawe), has removed the governor of Hiiraan region, Maxamed Xuseen Maxamed (Carab), appointing Muuse Salaad Wehliye to that position.
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Beledweyne (Caasimada Online) – The President of HirShabelle, Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen has removed the governor of Hiiraan region, Maxamed Xuseen Maxamed Carab, and appointed Muuse Salaad Weheliye to that position, as announced in a decree he issued.
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Cali Guudlaawe has removed the governor of Hiiraan, Maxamed Xuseen Maxamed (Carab), and appointed Muuse Salaad Wehliye as his replacement.
Attributed to: Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen (Cali Guudlaawe)
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Goobjoog Somali
Cali Guudlaawe has removed the governor of Hiiraan, Maxamed Xuseen Maxamed (Carab), and appointed Muuse Salaad Wehliye as his replacement.
Attributed to: Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen (Cali Guudlaawe)
Event date: 2026-10-19
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The President of HirShabelle, Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen, has removed the governor of Hiiraan, Maxamed Xuseen Maxamed Carab, and appointed Muuse Salaad Weheliye as his replacement.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-10-19
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Goobjoog Somali
The removal of the governor comes amid escalating tensions between the Hirshabelle administration and the governor of Hiiraan regarding tax issues.
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Goobjoog Somali
Maxamed Xuseen Maxamed (Carab) opposed the Hirshabelle administration following the emergence of the tax-related conflict.
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Goobjoog Somali
The appointment of Muuse Salaad Wehliye is expected to impact the political situation and administration of Hiiraan.
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Caasimada Online
The decision to remove and appoint the governor was made following a recommendation from the Minister of Interior and Local Governments.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-10-19
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Caasimada Online
The removed governor had previously expressed concerns about the distribution of tax revenue from the livestock market in Beledweyne.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-10-19
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Caasimada Online
The article mentions that the administrative change comes at a time when HirShabelle is in an election phase.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-10-19
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Goobjoog Somali and Caasimada Online report the same central claim — The President of HirShabelle, Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen, has removed the governor of Hiiraan, Maxamed Xuseen Maxamed Carab, and appointed Muuse Salaad Weheliye as…. Their recorded attributions name different original asserters; read each report to see who made the claim.
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Most recent report · 19 October 2026 14:20 UTC
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Most recent report · 19 October 2026 12:36 UTC
Cali Guudlaawe removes the governor of Hiiraan region
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19 October 2026 · 12:36–14:20 UTC
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The leader of the Hirshabelle administration, Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen (Cali Guudlaawe), has removed the governor of Hiiraan region, Maxamed Xuseen…
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