A Tweet that touched a raw Somali political nerve
Mogadishu (Commentary) — When Mohamoud Gaildon used a laughing hyena to poke fun at a photo of three Somali political… Sii akhri
Category News in English
Browse a collection of Somalia, Puntland and regional news headlines, reports and political analysis in English language.
Somalia’s Supreme court abdicates its role to adjudicate on electoral disputes
As the final arbiter, the supreme court is the guardian of the constitution and its function is to make sure… Sii akhri
Why Ethiopia uses famine as a weapon against Tigray
Addis Ababa (Comment) — In 1973 famine struck Ethiopia. The aging Emperor Haile Sellasie was indifferent to the plight of… Sii akhri
El Wak Election Violates Letter and Spirit of the Electoral Model
(Comment) — The 17 September Somalia electoral model designates Garbaharey as an election venue. The election of 16 MPs at… Sii akhri
Somalia Attorney General Cannot Let Off Petroleum Minister Scot-free
Mogadishu (Commentary) — According to the Somalia Attorney General Dr Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud, summons sent to the Petroleum Minister Abdirashid… Sii akhri
Somalia Attorney General Summons Petroleum Minister
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Somalia Dr Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud summoned the… Sii akhri
Puntland Vice President Temporarily Assumes Presidential Powers
Garowe (PP News Desk) — The Vice President of Puntland State of Somalia Ahmed Elmi Osman has declared that, in… Sii akhri
Puntland President “Scales Down” Ambition to Become Somalia’s Next President
Garowe (PP News Desk) — The President of Puntland State of Somalia Said Abdullahi Deni harbours ambition to become the… Sii akhri
Gunmen take over Eyl District Council Hall
Eyl (PP News Desk) — The plan to elect Eyl district council chairman and deputy today hit an unexpected snag… Sii akhri
Former TPEC Chairman Accuses Puntland President of Electoral Fraud
Garowe (PP News Desk) — The former Chairman of Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission Guled Salad levelled accusations at Puntland State… Sii akhri