[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Somali Regional State, located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, is one of the country's twelve regions. It shares borders with Somalia to the east, Djibouti to the north, and the Oromia and Afar regions to the west. The population is predominantly Somali, with a pastoralist lifestyle centered around livestock, primarily camels, cattle, sheep, and goats, which serve as the main source of livelihood. The region has faced decades of economic and security challenges stemming from issues related to