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Gerisa, Awdal: Life in a Remote Town in Somaliland

Gerisa is a remote town in Somaliland's Awdal region, where life revolves around livestock, clan elders, and scarce resources. With no electricity, limited water, and no formal government services, its people survive through resilience, remittances, and tradition.

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Abyan Governorate: Yemen's Strategic South and the Fight for Control

Abyan Governorate in southern Yemen is a strategic battleground caught between AQAP, the STC, and tribal forces. Once an agricultural hub, it's now a war zone with untapped resources and a resilient population caught in the crossfire.

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Khatumo State: The Rise of Somalia's North Eastern State and Its Impact on Federal Governance

Khatumo State, now the North Eastern State of Somalia, emerged from Dhulbahante clan unity to challenge Somaliland's control and reclaim a place within Somalia's federal system. With new federal recognition, infrastructure projects, and reduced conflict, it represents a turning point in Somali governance.

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Galdogob, Puntland: The Border Town Driving Somalia’s Livestock Economy

Galdogob, a border town in Puntland, Somalia, drives one of Africa’s largest livestock export economies. With over 100,000 animals shipped annually, a renovated airport, and deep cultural roots, it’s a hub of resilience amid drought and conflict.

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