The agreement was reached after several days of mediation involving traditional elders and local politicians, who worked to bridge differences between the two leaders.

The president and his deputy later held a meeting lasting several hours, during which they discussed their disagreements and reportedly agreed to set aside their grievances.

The dispute centred on several political and administrative issues, including the establishment of the Somali federal government’s 26th Brigade command, the distribution of powers within the regional administration, representation for Sanaag region and the allocation of parliamentary seats vacated by lawmakers who moved to Somaliland.

The outcome of the dispute over the vacant seats reportedly favoured President Abdikadir’s camp.

The disagreement had affected cooperation between the administration’s senior leadership and other government institutions.

The vice-president’s absence from several official events, including the opening of a parliamentary session, cabinet meetings and a reception for President Abdikadir in Las Anod, had underscored the extent of the divisions.

The resolution could help restore coordination within the administration after weeks of uncertainty over relations between its top officials.

However, details of the agreement and whether it includes specific arrangements for resolving the underlying disputes have not been made public.

The settlement comes as Northeastern State continues to address questions of governance, regional representation and its relationship with Somalia’s federal institutions.

How the two leaders implement their understanding will be important in determining whether the latest agreement produces lasting political stability within the administration.

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