Fathia Absie and Somaliland’s Hybrid Political System
Fathia Absie, the Somali-American journalist, activist and YouTuber, last month stirred a hornet’s nest when she argued that a husband… Sii akhri
Category News in English
Browse a collection of Somalia, Puntland and regional news headlines, reports and political analysis in English language.
Five Puntland Political Associations Question TPEC’s Impartiality
Garowe (PP News Desk) — The Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission has come under fire for alleged partiality in overseeing the… Sii akhri
The Ruling Puntland Political Association Postpones Pilot Local Elections
Garowe (PP News Desk) — Ahmed Daad Jama, a senior member of Kaah, the ruling political association of Puntland, told… Sii akhri
Somali Civil Society Organisations Decry Electoral Guidelines
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The Somali civil society organisations have sternly criticised the new electoral guidelines that federal member… Sii akhri
Human Rights Activist Urges Somaliland Government to be Tough With “Al-shabaab Sympathizers”
Hargeisa (PP News Desk) — Guled Jama, the former Director of the Hargeisa-based Human Rights Center, called on Somaliland government… Sii akhri
A Nigerian Church Denies “Missionary Activities” in Somalia
Hargeisa (PP News Desk) — A Lagos-based Church has apologised for a tweet that portrayed the visit of one of… Sii akhri
Daesh Assassinates District Commissioner in Puntland
Bosaso (PP News Desk) — Militias loyal to the proscribed group Islamic State in Somalia had launched a surprise attack… Sii akhri
Somali Electoral Commission Members Disagree On Guidelines
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — Members of the Somali Electoral Commission have issued contradictory press releases on guidelines for overseeing… Sii akhri
Puntland Sports Minister Urges Speedy Conclusion of Regional Tournament
Garowe (PP News Desk) — Puntland Minister for Sports and Labour Jama Farah Musse has called on the regional tournament… Sii akhri
Somalia Rejects Diplomatic Resolution of Maritime Dispute with Kenya
Somalia has rejected pressure for a diplomatic resolution to a longstanding maritime dispute with Kenya, maintaining the matter will be… Sii akhri