Somalia Government Criticised for Declaring War on Al-shabaab Prematurely
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — Mohamed Hassan Haad, a Mogadishu-based traditional leader, who was rescued from Hayat Hotel, had criticised… Sii akhri
Category News in English
Browse a collection of Somalia, Puntland and regional news headlines, reports and political analysis in English language.
Puntland State of Somalia Prepares for One Person, One Vote Elections
Garowe (PP News Desk) — Nearly one year after Puntland State of Somalia successfully conducted pilot local elections at three… Sii akhri
Understanding the Somaliland Electoral Impasse
Hargeisa ( Commentary) — Every ten years the incumbent Somaliland administration organises a competition for existing political parties and new… Sii akhri
The Democratisation Process in Puntland State of Somalia Can Succeed
Last year Puntland State of Somalia began a democratisation process. The local pilot elections held at Ufayn, Qardho and Eyl… Sii akhri
South West State of Somalia signs security pact with Ethiopia
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The South State of Somalia today publicised the outcome of meetings between President Abdiaziz Laftagareen… Sii akhri
Somalia Federal Government to Implement an Illegal Production-sharing Agreement
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The Federal Government of Somalia had published its programme shortly after the Lower House endorsed… Sii akhri
Two Foreign Policy Challenges facing Somalia President
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces two formidable foreign policy challenges for a country that, in… Sii akhri
Somalia PM Accuses Media Outlets of Bias Towards Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The Prime Minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre today outlined steps his government would take… Sii akhri
Somalia will gain less from EAC membership
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s last week flew to Tanzania to attend a summit for East Africa Community member states. At… Sii akhri
Extrajudicial detentions in Puntland State of Somalia
Boosaaso (Comment) — Extrajudicial detentions are common. A senior police officer acting illegally can arrest a citizen and keep him… Sii akhri