Why Somalia Sleepwalked into Maritime Dispute with Kenya
Mogadishu (PP Features) — The maritime dispute between Kenya and Somalia surfaced in 2009, the year the former Transitional Federal… Sii akhri
Category News in English
Browse a collection of Somalia, Puntland and regional news headlines, reports and political analysis in English language.
Puntland Prison Guards “Repulse” Attack on Bosaso Central Prison
Bosaso (PP News Desk) — The Commander of Bari Regional Police Colonel Hussein Ali Mohamud earlier today briefed the media… Sii akhri
Puntland Bans Firearms in Towns
Garowe (PP News Desk) — As the security situation in some cities in Puntland deteriorates, Puntland State Government introduced a new… Sii akhri
Al-shabaab Claims Responsibility for Murder of Journalist in Galka’yo
Galka’yo (PP News Desk) — Al-shabaab claimed responsibility for the murder of Jamal Farah Adan in North Galka’yo two days… Sii akhri
A Somali Presidential Candidate Questions the Legitimacy of the Federal Government
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the Somali Presidential Candidate, has described the Federal Government of Somalia as… Sii akhri
Differing Interpretations Arise as the Somali President’s Terms Ends
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The term of office for the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) ended on Feb. 7th. Differing… Sii akhri
The Roots of the Deadlock Over Somali Elections
Opinion In 2016, when Puntland agreed to the electoral model after initially rejecting it on grounds that one person, one… Sii akhri
The Somali Federal System Isn’t a Bogeyman
Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — On the thirtieth anniversary of the ouster of the military regime in 1991, and subsequent state… Sii akhri
Dhuusamareeb Talks End in Deadlock
Dhuusamareeb (PP News Desk) — The Somali Federal Minister for Information Osman Abokor Dubbe held a press conference in Dhuusamareeb… Sii akhri
Puntland to Swap Fish for Khat from Ethiopia
Bosaso (PP News Desk) — Puntland State Aviation Minister Ilyas Osman inaugurated Ethiopian Airlines cargo service to enhance trade relations… Sii akhri