Axmed Faanto

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[Axmed Faanto @AxmedFaanto]

I spent most of the evenings on this rooftop, the fresh air, the marvelous view of the Mt.Kilimanjaro, and the breathtaking look of the moon after that beautiful sunset has kept me going for the last 4yrs.
On top of this building I accomplished more than I ever did on the ground.

[Abdiweli Timacade @AbdiwaliAbdulle]

Today in #Laascaanood, I attended the inauguration of the President of the North Eastern State, H.E. Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali, Vice President H.E. Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril, and Speakers of the Parliament.

I thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre for their leadership, and I congratulate the people of North Eastern State on this historic occasion.

[Amb. Gamal M Hassan @AmbGamal]

Today, I officially assumed office as the Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia. I extend my sincere thanks to H.E. President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre for their trust and leadership. 🇸🇴

[NIRA Somalia @NIRASomalia]

NIRA teams are on the move to ensure every Somali can register with ease, wherever they live.

#SNIDC2025
#ID4All

[Khalid Awmusse @khalidawmusse]

Excited to be at the 2nd National ID Conference themed "Identity to Impact"! Currently engaging with insightful discussions on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). #SNIDC2025 #DPI

[NIRA Somalia @NIRASomalia]

We have registered over one million citizens, all at no cost to them.

Mr. Abdiwali Ali Abdulle, Director General, NIRA

#SNIDC2025

[Ahmed Nabaddoon @Ahmed_Nabaddoon]

Somalia’s federal system is stuck in a cycle of crippling political deadlock. What should be the urgent priority for Somali leaders to finally break the governance paralysis?

When Somalia adopted its Provisional Constitution in 2012, it laid out the vision of a federal state. Yet the most difficult questions; how power is shared, how resources are allocated, and how disputes are resolved remain unanswered. The result has been recurring political conflict, mistrust between political elites and selective Fedral-State cooperation.

Today, there is a growing disillusionment on Somalia’s statebuilding process - both nationally and internationally - over how the state is being imagined and governed. For more than a decade, the same cycle repeats: FGS and FMS clash over power, resources, representation and how elections should be managed? Each time it ends with the same story of agreements collapsing, reforms stalling, partners grow in frustration and citizens losing faith in the promise of a functional state.

The cost is heavy and multi-layered: governance paralysis, halted development and weakened security efforts drains energy and resources from the bigger picture of stability. These are not isolated issues; they are symptoms of a federal system that has no credible and permanent way to manage political conflicts. Unfortunately, Somali political culture remain driven by personalities rather than anchored on predictable institutions.

Puntland state has walked away from the table when its interests are ignored; Jubaland has resisted federal oversight, specially over elections and security and at times erupting into violent clash; and even states like Southwest, Galmudug, and Hirshabelle, often aligned with Mogadishu, have had moments of serious tension.

Somalia has relied on temporary fixes like the National Consultative Council (NCC) to ease tensions briefly but vanish with each new administration. There’s no continuity, no enforcement, no trust and no legitimacy. At best, it offers short-term relief. At worst, it reinforces the belief that disputes are only ever managed through brinkmanship and bargaining, not institutions and rules.

For the #InternationalPartners, cycles of repeated political crises has led to diminishing confidence in Somalia’s ability to sustain reforms, fueling frustration and fatigue. With each breakdown, the willingness of partners to underwrite Somalia’s progress weakens, not because of a lack of resources, but because of doubts that agreements will hold. This erosion of confidence risks undermining long-term support for peace and development, leaving Somalia more vulnerable to instability.

The #solution isn’t another meeting, another national dialogue; it’s structure and institutions based on constitutional mandates. Somalia needs:

1) A permanent Intergovernmental mechanism to mediate federal–state disputes, backed by clear rules and shared FGS-FMS ownership.

2) The establishment of the Constitutional Court that serve as the ultimate referee; interpreting the law, enforcing agreements, and ensuring fairness between the center and the states.

Those twin institutions would transform Somalia’s federalism from rivalry to cooperation by stabilizing politics, restoring trust, and keeping leaders focused on public service, security and development. Without them, Somalia risks endless brinkmanship, donor fatigue, and widening security vacuum that extremists and external proxy agendas will exploit.

This should form part of the main agenda for future administration with the support of partners on a clear accountability frameworks. It’s time to build institutions that outlast leaders by turning fragile bargains into lasting peace and stability.

#Somalia #Federalism #Governance #Peacebuilding #Security

[Omarani @omarani]

Yesterday at @SIMADUniversity, I joined my brother @AbdallahiOnline Director of @SIMADStudio for Creative Dialogue #1.

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

It's an honour and privilege to be awarded the African Minister of Finance at the #Africa Summit in London today by the African Leadership Magazine. I am indeed humbled. The real success and recognition belong to the #Somali people who are the main drivers of our economic reforms.

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

It was an honour to Chair the @hoainitiative ministerial meeting today @AfDB_Group office in Nairobi. We had productive discussions on advancing the regions digital agenda with our development partners. This is key to regional economic growth, job creation and interconnectivity.

[Abdiweli Timacade @AbdiwaliAbdulle]

Excited to attend the 7th OpenWallet Forum in Geneva, held ahead of the Global Digital Collaboration Conference! 🌍

During the conference, we will share #Somalia's experience in building a secure and inclusive digital National ID System with global leaders.

This forum brings together diverse voices to promote trusted #DigitalID ecosystems, enhance cross-border collaboration, and develop digital public infrastructure that leaves no one behind. #OpenWalletForum

[Axmed Faanto @AxmedFaanto]

Somalia 2024 Financial Governance Report was launched today at Decale.

The report highlighted key areas such as strengthening revenue sharing, domestic revenue mobilization and public sector contracting improving financial transparency. #FinancialGovernance #MoF #Somalia

[Ilyas M Hussein @IlyoZaan]

📊 The Somalia Financial Governance Report 2024, themed "Strengthening Petroleum Revenue Sharing for State Building and Economic Development," is currently ongoing in #Mogadishu. Exciting discussions on enhancing economic growth and governance!

#FinancialGovernance #Somalia

[Khalid Awmusse @khalidawmusse]

Big strides today at Decale! The launch of the Somali Financial Governance Report which marks a major step in strengthening petroleum revenue sharing-fueling state-building, fiscal transparency, and long-term economic growth. #FinancialGovernance #Somalia

[Ilyas M Hussein @IlyoZaan]

Thrilled to have participated in this year’s e-Governance Conference in Tallinn, Estonia! The two-day event, organized by @egovacademy, was incredibly enriching, diving deep into digitalization, e-governance, AI, and Cyber Diplomacy. Excited to bring these insights back home!

[Khalid Awmusse @khalidawmusse]

Bismilaah!
The journey for @SSCKhaatumo begins now. Prioritizing lessons from other state's missteps, fostering reconciliation, and becoming a beacon of peace—this is the mission we must embrace moving forward.
#LaascaanoodToday #socdaalmidnimo

[Ilyas M Hussein @IlyoZaan]

It was a pleasure visiting #Laascaanood during the historic visit of H.E. @HamzaAbdiBarre! Witnessing the joyful moments firsthand was truly unforgettable. Exciting times ahead for the proud people of SSS-Khaatumo! 🇸🇴#SocdaalMidnimo

[Abdiweli Timacade @AbdiwaliAbdulle]

Honored to address Country Humanitarian Forum organized by @SoDMA_Somalia today in Gaalkacyo. #Somalia’s National ID system isn’t just about cards—it’s about dignity, equity, and ensuring aid reaches the most vulnerable without diversion or delay.

During my address to the Forum, I urged all humanitarian actors to embed ID verification in aid delivery, creating a single source of truth. With 20+ centers, mobile units, and key partnerships, we’re making progress—but we need everyone’s support to ensure no one is invisible to assistance. #ID4Development

[Abdiweli Timacade @AbdiwaliAbdulle]

Congratulations to Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on his election as African Union Chairperson today in Addis Ababa
@ymahmoudali

#AU
#Somalia
#Djibouti

[Abdiweli Timacade @AbdiwaliAbdulle]

Today marks a historic moment for #Somalia as we officially launch the National ID Card printing process. This significant milestone paves the way for a unified, secure, and inclusive identification system, enhancing access to vital services for all. 🇸🇴

[Khalid Awmusse @khalidawmusse]

🧵 What's Really Happening in Erigavo?

1/5 On December 15-16, 2023, reports emerged of a forced mass displacement campaign in Erigavo, orchestrated by Somaliland authorities and reportedly targeting members of the Harti clan.