UNICEF is a major financier of the education system in Puntland, which is one of the most peaceful states in the war-torn nation.

The Deputy Governor of Hiran region Sheikh Hussein Osman, who is also in charge of social services, and other top district officials, graced the event.

This not only earned her support within America but also in Somalia where she was born, with senior politicians from the war-torn nation taking to social media to back her bid.

He got promoted to a regional level representing his home Hiiraan region in the 1979 regional football tournament.

The accusations stemmed from Facebook posts Abdiaziz made personal page that he manages.

The Chinese envoy, sources said, insisted that Taiwan is part of China before he held a meeting with Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Liban Osman.