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A political dispute between the President of the North East Administration of Somalia, Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Cali (Firdhiye), and the Vice President of that administration, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril (Abwaan), has been intensifying in recent days, with the conflict between the two officials affecting their political relationship and the work of the administration's Parliament.
Reported by Goobjoog Somali ↗There is a political conflict between the President of the North East Administration of Somalia, Cabdulqaadir Axmed Aw-Cali (Firdhiye), and the Vice President, Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil (Abwaan).
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- Soomaali / English
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- Strong overlap
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Goobjoog Somali
There is a political conflict between the President of the North East Administration of Somalia, Cabdulqaadir Axmed Aw-Cali (Firdhiye), and the Vice President, Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil (Abwaan).
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A political conflict has arisen between President Cabdiqaadir Axmed Aw Cali (Firdhiye) and his deputy Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil (Abwaan) in the Puntland administration.
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A political conflict has emerged between the President of the North Eastern Administration, Cabdulqaadir Axmed Aw Cali (Firdhiye), and his Deputy, Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil (Abwaan).
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Goobjoog Somali
The conflict is reportedly based on differing views regarding the management of institutions, constitutional powers, and the level of consultation between the President and the Vice President.
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Goobjoog Somali
The Vice President was absent during a welcoming event for President Firdhiye in Laascaanood, which has been linked to the ongoing conflict.
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Goobjoog Somali
There are reports that some members of the Parliament are planning to address the Vice President's immunity amid the political division.
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Puntland Post
The conflict is reported to stem from differences in governance, constitutional powers, and a lack of collaboration between the two leaders.
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Puntland Post
There are plans by supporters of Firdhiye to strip Abwaan of his parliamentary immunity.
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Caasimada Online
The conflict is reportedly rooted in disagreements over governance and the sharing of powers within the administration.
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Caasimada Online
The absence of Deputy Abwaan during President Firdhiye's welcome ceremony has intensified speculation about their political conflict.
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Caasimada Online
Members of the North Eastern Parliament are reportedly divided in their support between the President and the Deputy.
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Wardheer News
A political dispute has emerged within Somalia’s North Eastern Federal Member State, involving President Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye) and Vice President Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril (Abwaan).
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Wardheer News
The political divide has extended into the North Eastern parliament, with lawmakers reportedly split between the two camps.
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Wardheer News
Lawmakers aligned with President Firdhiye are reportedly considering efforts to lift Vice President Abwaan’s parliamentary immunity.
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Wardheer News
The dispute could weaken coordination between the executive and legislature, complicating efforts to establish governance systems.
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Goobjoog Somali, Puntland Post and Caasimada Online report the same central claim — There is a political conflict between the President of the North East Administration of Somalia, Cabdulqaadir Axmed Aw-Cali (Firdhiye), and the Vice President… — but the recorded original asserters do not establish independent confirmation.
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1 report
Most recent report · 7 October 2026 10:50 UTC
The Rift Among North East Leaders is Intensifying
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Most recent report · 7 October 2026 08:18 UTC
Political Rift Threatens to Undermine North Eastern Somalia’s Fragile New Administration
A political dispute has emerged within Somalia’s North Eastern Federal Member State, involving President Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye) and Vice President Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril (Abwaan).
1 report
Most recent report · 6 October 2026 12:48 UTC
News: Strong conflict between Firdhiye and his deputy
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Most recent report · 6 October 2026 11:32 UTC
Conflict between Firdhiye and the Poet
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6 October 2026 11:32 – 7 October 2026 10:50 · UTC
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The Rift Among North East Leaders is Intensifying
A political dispute between the President of the North East Administration of Somalia, Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Cali (Firdhiye), and the Vice President…
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Political Rift Threatens to Undermine North Eastern Somalia’s Fragile New Administration
A political dispute has emerged within Somalia’s North Eastern Federal Member State, involving P…
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News: Strong conflict between Firdhiye and his deputy
Strong conflict between Firdhiye and his deputy
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Conflict between Firdhiye and the Poet
A strong political conflict has once again erupted between the president of the Northeast Administration, Cabdiqaadir Axmed Aw Cali (Firdhiye)…
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- 4
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- Goobjoog Somali, Puntland Post, Caasimada Online, Wardheer News
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- Soomaali + English
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