Hiran is an administrative region (gobol) in central Somalia and part of the Hirshabelle State.
The Somaliland National Party,sometimes referred to as the Waddani National Party and better known by its shortened Somali form Waddani,is a political party in Somaliland. The party was founded by Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) in 2012,ahead of the second municipal elections later that year. On 16 November 2021 Hersi Ali Haji Hassan was elected as the new chairman of the opposition party.
Ali Mohamed Yussuf,Arabic:عليمحمديوسف),more commonly known as Ali Guray is a Somaliland politician. He previously served as the Director of Somaliland's Ministry of Ports and Fishing. He was also the Chairman of the National Demobilization Commission (NDC). Ali Guray is now a member of the ruling Peace,Unity,and Development Party (Kulmiye) in Somaliland.
The Mayor of Berbera is the executive of the municipal government in Berbera City and the surrounding city's territory administration. The current mayor is Abdishakur Mohamoud Hassan,who took office on 20 December 2012.
Yasin Haji Mohamoud Hiir also known as Faratoon (Faraton) is a Somaliland politician,who is currently the speaker of Somaliland's Lower House of Parliament.
The Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Commission of Somaliland abbreviated as GGACC is a Somaliland government agency charged to combat corruption practices and to advice and ascertain a good governance system in Somaliland. The current head of the agency is Dayib Adan Haji Ali.
Events of 2019 in Somaliland.
Events of 2017 in Somaliland.
Haji Yusuf Barre was the commander at the battle of Jidbali,the largest and deadliest engagement between the dervishes and the British empire in the Horn of Africa. Haji Yusuf Barre is also noted for being the person whom held the last stand at the Dhulbahante garesa at Taleh,in the aftermath of the bombings at Taleh wherein Taleh became the first place to be targeted in Africa through aerial attacks.
Berkad Ali Hersi is a town in the Aynabo District,in the Sool region of Somaliland.
The Farah Garad or the Garad Farah is a Somali clan which is part of the Dhulbahante clan-family,a sub-division of the larger Harti/Darod clan. The Farah Garad are divided into two sub-clans —Yassin Garad and Abdalla Garad. Abdalla has four clan eponyms,Ahmed Garad,Mohamed Garad (Baharsame),Guled Garad (Barkad) and Ali Garad. They are largely significant in Sool and Togdheer regions of Somaliland,and Dollo Somali region of Ethiopia.
Hassan Dahir Afqurac is a Somali politician who was the Vice President of Puntland from January 2005 to January 2009. later died due to Liver disease in Nairobi.
Guumays (Guumeys) is a village in the Sool region currently under the control of Khatumo State forces.
The 6th parliament of Puntland is the current Unicameral legislative assembly of the House of Representatives of Puntland.
Ilyas Osman Lugator or Hussein Isman Lugator is the vice president of Puntland since January 2024. His nickname is Gabilay.
Hassan Yonis Habane was a chief of staff of the Somaliland Armed Forces. As one of the commanders of the SNM,the predecessor of Somaliland,he won many battles and was one of the initiators of Somaliland's independence.
Hassan Ali Abokor was first chief of staff of the Somaliland Armed Forces. As of 2024,he is the only national military commander who is not Habr Awal branch.
Abdirizak Ahmed Said is a Member of Parliament serving as the 10th speaker of Puntland House of Representatives since January 02,2024 and previously served as chairman of the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission He currently holds the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puntland.
Ibrahim Degaweyne is a Colonel of Somali National Movement (SNM). Degaweyne is an excellent soldier and is said to have never lost a battle.
