Abdikarim Adan Haji Diriye

Abdikarim Adan Haji Diriye
Cabdikariim Adan Xaaji Diiriye
Governor of Gebiley[1]
In office
29 June 2020 – 2 November 2021
PresidentMuse Bihi Abdi
Succeeded byAbdiqani Mohamoud Jidhe
Governor of Sool
In office
2 November 2021 – 12 January 2025
PresidentMuse Bihi Abdi
Preceded byAbdiqani Mohamoud Jidhe
Succeeded byAhmed Farah Osman Abdi
Personal details
Born1975
Residence(s)Lasanod, Sool, Somaliland

Abdikarim Adan Haji Diriye (Somali: Cabdikariim Adan Xaaji Diiriye; born 1975) is a Somaliland politician who served as Governor of Sool from November 2021 until 12 January 2025 and earlier as Governor of Gebiley from 29 June 2020 to 2 November 2021.[1][2]

Early life

He was born in Maydh, the historic coastal town in the Sanaag region. He belongs to the Isaaq (Habar Yoonis; also romanized “Habar Yonis”) clan-family.[3]

Career

On 29 June 2020, Diriye was appointed Governor of Gebiley in a presidential reshuffle and served until 2 November 2021.[1]

In November 2021, he became Governor of Sool.[3] His appointment and the simultaneous appointment of a new Las Anod police commander (a Dhulbahante/Baharsame) were viewed by many Las Anod elites as harsh and as obstructing local progress.[3]

On 20 December 2021, he cautioned traditional elders in Adhi'adeye against clan violence.[4] On 24 February 2022, he inspected the Sool regional police command in Las Anod during a weekly security briefing.[5] On 29 August 2022, he took part in discussions on the JPLG programme expansion and planning for 2023/2027 with national and partner institutions.[6] On 12 January 2023, he attended a meeting in Las Anod between Somaliland authorities and traditional leaders amid rising tensions.[7]

On 12 January 2025, he was succeeded as Governor of Sool by Ahmed Farah Osman Abdi by presidential decree.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "President Bihi sacks regional governors". Somaliland Standard. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Presidential Decree: Appointment of New Regional Governors and Deputy Governors". Presidency of Somaliland. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "The Conflict over Lasanod: Long-term and Immediate Factors, and Prospects for Settlement". RAAD Policy Report (Academia.edu). June 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Badhasaabka Sool oo digniin u diray odayaasha deegaanka Adhi-cadeeye". HargeisaPress (in Somali). 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Gudoomiyaha Gobolka Sool oo kormeeray Taliska Booliska". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). 24 February 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Shan degmo oo ku biiraya mashruuca JPLG-ga 2023 iyo qorshaha 2027". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). 29 August 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Laascaanood: Kulan dhexmaray Xukuumadda Somaliland iyo madaxda dhaqanka G. Sool". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). 12 January 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2025.