In Praise of the British Ambassador to Somalia
Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — The British Ambassador to Somalia Ben Fender last week reminded the Somali political class of their… Sii akhri
Category News in English
Browse a collection of Somalia, Puntland and regional news headlines, reports and political analysis in English language.
Mogadishu Demonstrations Destabilise the Electoral Process
Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — Demonstrators in Mogadishu have violated the conduct that Somalis have become used to seeing since 2012… Sii akhri
UK Minister reiterates UK commitment to Somalia and the region’s response to the threat of Al-Shabaab
Minister for Africa James Duddridge visited Mogadishu where he announced new UK contributions to support Somalia’s long-term security and stability.… Sii akhri
Talks Between Puntland and Somali Government Collapse
Garowe (PP News Desk) — Talks between the Somali Federal Government and Puntland State collapsed following a demand from Puntland… Sii akhri
Mogadishu Mayor Raises Alarm Bell over Armed Robberies in Kaaraan
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The Mayor of Mogadishu Omar Mohamud Mohamed yesterday paid a visit to Karaan district where incidents… Sii akhri
Somalia faces another electoral impasse
Despite a recent consensus deal on the conduct of national elections, implementation disputes have produced a standoff. Somalia has missed… Sii akhri
Jowhar Cut Off By Flood Water
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — Flood water has cut off Jowhar from Balad (Balcad) due to torrential rains and river… Sii akhri
Yemeni Refugees Arrive in Puntland
Bosaso (PP News Desk) — A new influx of Yemeni refugees arrived in Bosaso, the commercial city of Puntland earlier… Sii akhri
Is the Nobel Peace Prize Brand Damage Reversible?
Oslo (PP Editorial) — The Nobel Committee is concerned about the civil war a Nobel Laureate is prosecuting in Ethiopia.… Sii akhri
The Ethiopian Civil War is A Symptom of US Foreign Policy Dysfunction
Addis Ababa (Comment) — When President Donald Trump arrived at Capitol Hill the exodus of career diplomats at the State… Sii akhri