Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril
Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril | |
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| 9th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puntland | |
| In office 14 November 2019 – 4 January 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Puntland Parliament |
| President | Said Abdullahi Deni |
| Vice President | Ahmed Elmi Osman |
| Preceded by | Abdihakim Mohamed Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Abdirizak Ahmed Said |
| Constituency | Badhan, Sanaag |
| Chair of the 6th Parliament of Puntland | |
Ranking Member of the Family Committee | |
| In office 4 January 2024 – 15 July 2025 | |
| Vice President of the North Eastern State of Somalia | |
| Assumed office 30 August 2025 | |
| President | Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Signature | |
Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril (Somali: Cabdirashid Yuusuf Jibriil, Turkish: Abdiraşid Yusuf Cibril, Arabic: عبد الرشيد يوسف جبريل) is a Somali politician, who served as the 9th Speaker of the Puntland House of Representatives from 2019 to 2024, and is currently the Vice President of the North Eastern State of Somalia.[1][2][3]
Early life and personal background
Abdirashid hails from the Warsangali sub-clan of Harti, a branch of the Darod.[4] In 1991, Abdirashid fled the Somali Civil War from his birthplace of Burao, the capital of Togdheer.[5] By the early 2010s, Abdirashid was publicly known in Somali media as an abwaan (poet).[6][7]
Family
On 26 August 2016, Abdirashid married Faiza Abdirisak Nur ("Cirfe") in Galkayo at the Al-Jaziira Hotel, an event covered by Somali outlets and noted with public congratulations.[8][9]
Puntland political career
On 8 January 2014, following the election of President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali (Gaas), Abdirashid joined the Puntland administration and by May 2014 was serving as the Presidency’s Director of Communications (Information, Awareness, Culture & Heritage).[10] From July 2016 to November 2017, as director he undertook official visits and security consultations in Sanaag and Haylan—including Badhan and areas near Ceerigaabo—and helped launch internal security infrastructure by laying foundations for police posts at Hadaaftimo and Yubbe.[11][12][13][14][15] On 14 November 2019, Abdirashid was elected Speaker of the Puntland House of Representatives, winning in the second round of voting.[16][17] On 18–19 December 2023, following a leadership agreement in Garowe, Abdirashid transferred procedural registers and records to the Vetting and Conflict Resolution Committee to facilitate the forthcoming selection process for legislators.[18] On 4 January 2024, the newly seated assembly elected Abdirizak Ahmed Said as Speaker; Abdirashid’s term as the 9th Speaker concluded with this vote.[19][20][21]
Affiliations with SSC-Khatumo / Northeastern State
In early July 2025, Somali outlets reported that Abdirashid traveled to El Buh with armed men as part of a plan to mobilize delegates from Sanaag to attend an SSC-Khatumo conference in Las Anod.[22] On 13 July 2025, the Puntland Attorney General ordered Abdirashid’s arrest; on 15 July 2025 the House voted to expel him from his seat (38 in favor, 1 against, 4 abstentions).[23][24][25] On 30 August 2025, Abdirashid was sworn in as Vice President of the North Eastern State of Somalia alongside President Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali.[26][27][28]
References
- ^ "Historic Election Marks a New Era for the Northeastern State of Somalia". Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation (Federal Government of Somalia). 30 August 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Somali president and PM back Northeast State leaders after Las Anod election". Hiiraan Online. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Abdikadir 'Firdhiye' elected first president of Somalia's newly established Northeastern State". TRT Afrika. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Baarlamaanka Putland Oo Maanta Dooranaya Shirgudoonkii Hogaamin Lahaa Iyo Afar Musharax Oo Kasoo Jeeda Gobolka Sanaag Oo Ku Tartamaya" [Puntland Parliament to Elect Speaker Today, Four Candidates from Sanaag Region Competing]. Berbera Today (in Somali). 4 January 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Puntland parliament elects Abdirashid Jibril as new speaker". Hiiraan Online. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Bahda Allsanaag oo hambalyo u diraya Abwaan Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil "Cawl"". Allsanaag (in Somali). 26 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ ""Xaflad MEHER" Abwaan Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil iyo Faaiza Cabdirsaaq Nuur". Puntland Post (in Somali). 26 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Bahda Allsanaag oo hambalyo u diraya Abwaan Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil "Cawl" iyo Faaiza Cabdirsaaq Nuur 'Cirfe'". Allsanaag (in Somali). 26 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ ""Xaflad MEHER" Abwaan Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil iyo Faaiza Cabdirsaaq Nuur". Puntland Post (in Somali). 26 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Somalia: Radio Station Denied Access to Press Briefing By Presidency". AllAfrica (via Garowe Online). 10 May 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Agaasimaha Warfaafinta, wacyigeligelinta, Hiddaha iyo Dhaqanka ee Madaxtooyada Dowladda Puntland oo si weyn loogu soo dhoweeyey magaalada Badhan". Puntland Post (in Somali). 13 July 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Magaalada Badhan oo lagu qabtay shirar looga arrinsanayo xaaladda nabadgelyo ee gobolka Sanaag". Puntland Post (in Somali). 14 July 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Agaasimaha warfaafinta Madaxtooyada Puntland oo ku sugan Badhan (sawirro)". Daljir (in Somali). 28 November 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Puntland oo Hadaaftimo Saldhig Boolis Dhagax-dhigtay". Daljir (in Somali). 24 November 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Agaasimaha warfaafinta Madaxtooyada Puntland oo saldhiggii 4-aad ka dhagax dhigay Yubbe". Allsanaag (in Somali). Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Waa kuma Guddoomiyaha cusub ee Baarlamaanka Puntland?". Horseed Media (in Somali). 14 November 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril elected Speaker of the Puntland Parliament". Somali Dispatch. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Sawirro: Guddoomiyaha Baarlamaanka Puntland oo ku wareejiyey Guddiga Ansixinta & Xalinta Khilaafaadka Diiwaanka Galalka habraacyadii soo jireenka ahaa". Puntlandes (in Somali). 19 December 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Xildhibaan Cabdirisaaq Axmed Siciid oo loo doortay Guddoomiyaha cusub ee Baarlamanka Puntland". Puntland Post (in Somali). 4 January 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Baarlamaanka Puntland oo Doortay Guddoomiye". Goobjoog (in Somali). 4 January 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Baarlamaanka Puntland Oo Doortay Guddoonka Cusub 2024–2029". Horseed Media (in Somali). 4 January 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Guddoomiye Hore oo Maleeshiyaad La Tegay Gobolkiisa — Puntland oo Ka Hortimid". Garowe Online. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Puntland targets ex-speaker's immunity over Sanaag 'separatist' push". Hiiraan Online. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Barlamaanka Puntland oo xubinimadii iyo xasaanaddii ka qaaday Abwaan Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil". Horseed Media (in Somali). 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Somalia: Puntland Parliament expels former speaker as arrest warrant is issued". Garowe Online. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Historic Election Marks a New Era for the Northeastern State of Somalia". Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation (Federal Government of Somalia). 30 August 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Somalia announces official formation of Northeastern Federal State". Hiiraan Online. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Abdikadir 'Firdhiye' elected first president of Somalia's newly established Northeastern State". TRT Afrika. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
External links
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