LAS ANOD, Somalia — Reports indicate that the SSC-Khaatumo State and Somaliland are negotiating a limited prisoner exchange, a move many view as a potential first step toward formal peace negotiations ...

On April 14, 2025, the Federal Government of Somalia made a historic announcement—full acceptance of SSC-Khaatumo as a Federal Member State ...

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is set to visit Las Anod, the capital of the SSC-Khaatumo, state in the Sool region.

The office of Somalia's Prime Minister has confirmed that 25 prisoners, who were captured during the conflict between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo fighters on August 25, 2023, will be exchanged.

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday said the SSC-Khaatumo administration was established based on the will of the people, signaling growing federal support for the emerging local ...