President Irro names seven new regional governors in major reshuffle
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Iro) has appointed seven new regional officials and removed four others in a major reshuffle. The changes include former Defence Minister Abdikhani Mahmoud Caateye (Farid), now named Governor of Saaxil Region.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Wednesday issued a series of presidential decrees appointing seven new regional administrators while relieving four officials of their duties. The changes, which include new governors for multiple regions and adjustments within national institutions, mark the most significant reshuffle the president has made since assuming office.
Among the newly appointed officials is former Minister of Defence Abdikhani Mahmoud Ateye Farid who has been named the Governor of Saaxil Region. The restructuring introduces new leadership across several key regional administrations.
Abdirashid Hassan Mataan has been appointed as the Governor of Awdal Region.
Abdikhani Mahmoud Caateye Farid has been appointed as the Governor of Saaxil Region.
Mahmoud Rage Ibrahim Guuleed has been appointed as the Governor of Sanaag Region.
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi Herer has been appointed as the Governor of Daadmadheedh Region.
Abdi Said Faahiye Allaale has been appointed as a member of the Higher Education Commission.
Ahmed Abdillahi Mohamed Dhegayare has been appointed as the Governor of Salal Region.
Abdirahiin Mohamed Ahmed has been appointed as the Governor of Saraar Region.
The reshuffle also involved removing four officials from their positions.
Muxumad Hassan Jama Xoday has been removed from his position as the Governor of Awdal Region.
Mohamed Dahir Abdalla Gaafane has been removed from his position as the Governor of Saaxil Region.
Ahmed Abdi Muse has been removed from his position as the Governor of Sanaag Region.
Haybe Osman Muse has been removed from his position as a member of the Higher Education Commission.
The most notable change involves the removal of the former Governor of Awdal Muxumad Hassan Jama Xoday. His dismissal comes shortly after unrest in the city of Borama where recent tensions resulted in the deaths of several young civilians, drawing public attention to regional governance issues.
The presidential reshuffle is expected to shape Somaliland’s administrative direction in the coming months as the new regional leaders assume their roles.
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