The Two-tier Political System of Somalia
Two fun facts about the Somali politics give an insight into how state-building efforts in Somalia stall. The former President of Somalia Hassan… Sii akhri
Category News in English
Browse a collection of Somalia, Puntland and regional news headlines, reports and political analysis in English language.
Puntland Parliament Rejects Mandate Extension for Somali Federal Institutions
Garowe (PP News Desk) — In a closed, extraordinary session Puntland State Parliament yesterday rejected the two-year mandate extension for… Sii akhri
Somalia President: Government is Ready to Talk to Puntland and Jubaland
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed said that the Federal Government “is ready to have… Sii akhri
Somalia’s Political Crisis Demands Sustained Attention
While international attention has been focused on Ethiopia’s multiple internal and foreign policy crises, the political situation in Somalia has… Sii akhri
The Middle Path to End the Somali Political Crisis
Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — The political crisis in Somalia seems to have the potential to undo all that has been… Sii akhri
UK, EU and USA Issue Separate Statements on Mandate Extension for Somali Federal Institutions
Mogadishu (PP News) — Disagreements have emerged within the International Community about the mandate extension for Somali federal institutions. The… Sii akhri
EU’s Destabilising Policy in Somalia
Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — The Statement of Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security… Sii akhri
Puntland Security Forces Receive Substantial Pay Rise
Garowe (PP News Desk) — Puntland State Finance Minister Hassan Shire enumerated a set of policies the State government had… Sii akhri
Jubaland and Puntland Presidents Form Political Alliance with Presidential Candidates
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — A new political alliance has come into existence in Mogadishu ahead of a crucial electoral summit… Sii akhri
Strengthening Relations Between Somalia and Britain
Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — A tweet by the new British Ambassador to Somalia Kate Foster on a meeting with President… Sii akhri