Somalia President faces tougher choices over UAE Port Deals
Nairobi (Commentary) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is on his first official visit in United Arab Emirates after his inauguration… Sii akhri
Category News in English
Browse a collection of Somalia, Puntland and regional news headlines, reports and political analysis in English language.
UAE expects Somalia parliament to abrogate laws against DP World
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The main agenda on the talks between Somalia and United Arab Emirates during President Hassan… Sii akhri
TPEC should share blame for stalled democratisation process in Puntland
The political situation in Puntland jeopardises the democratisation process. It serves the interests of reactionary politicians ,who see decentralisation as… Sii akhri
The democratisation process of Puntland State of Somalia “has stalled”
Garowe (PP News Desk) — In October 2021 Puntland conducted pilot local government elections at three designated districts. The political… Sii akhri
The Politically religious Somali politician is notorious for embezzlement
Politicians who dominate Somali politics were once members of religious movements. Currently, people talk more about harm inflicted by Al-shabaab;… Sii akhri
Proceeds from Fishing Licences Remain Unaccounted for in Puntland
Garowe (PP News Desk) — Since 1998 Puntland State of Somalia has issued fishing licences to foreign companies. Successive administrations… Sii akhri
Dissonance in US Policy Towards Somalia
Mogadishu (Commentary) — The United States engagement with Somalia may be heading to a dual-track policy it adopted in 2009… Sii akhri
Plea bargain might let an American lawyer off the hook over “stolen Somalia assets”
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — In 2013 the Federal Government of Somalia under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud instructed an American… Sii akhri
Former NISA Director: Somalia PM Masterminded the Assassination of Ikran Tahlil
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The former director of National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Fahad Yasin alleged that the… Sii akhri
A second term for Somalia President is fraught with leadership risks
On 15 May 2022, Somali MPs and Senators elected a President (a former President). It was the most significant indirect… Sii akhri