Las Anod, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has officially endorsed the newly formed Northeast Somali Regional State, following a landmark conference held in Las Anod that transitioned the interim SSC-Khatumo into a permanent federal member state.
At a ceremony in Las Anod on Friday, Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Hoosh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the fledgling regional administration. He pledged increased federal aid designed to strengthen local governance and deliver vital services to the community.
Minister Hoosh described the formation of the Northeast Regional State as a major step towards national unity and political stability, highlighting the importance of cooperation between federal and regional authorities.
The three-day conference, which concluded on Wednesday, brought together elders, politicians, and civil society leaders from the Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn areas. Attendees unanimously agreed to establish the new federal member state, naming Las Anod as its capital.
The meeting formally dissolved the SSC-Khatumo interim government and adopted a new constitution, solidifying the region’s integration within Somalia’s federal system. The declaration stressed local ownership and resolution of longstanding disputes through inclusive dialogue.
The establishment of the Northeast Regional State represents a significant change in Somalia’s political landscape, particularly amid competing territorial claims from Somaliland.
The move is expected to boost collaboration between the federal government and local authorities while presenting new challenges in Somalia’s ongoing state-building efforts.
