Puntland President Deni: “A Constitution for Hassan Sheikh and Adan Madoobe Cannot Be a National Consensus”
Mogadishu, February 22, 2026 – In a strongly worded address last night, Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni questioned the legitimacy of the ongoing federal...
Puntland Deni and Ahmed Madobe expected to Arrive in Mogadishu Today
Mogadishu is preparing to host Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni today, with his arrival expected later this afternoon. He will participate in a meeting...
Opposition Leader Accuses President Deni of Turning Puntland into a ‘Private Syndicate,’ Citing International Report”
By Jama Ayaanle Feyte
Puntland, Somalia – Dr. Guled Salah Barre, a prominent opposition figure, has publicly leveled serious allegations of systemic corruption and resource...
PUNSAA Sounds Alarm on Somalia’s Constitutional Amendment Process
The Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA) has issued a sharp critique of the process behind the recent parliamentary approval of amendments to Somalia’s constitution,...
Puntland State Minister Urges Dialogue on Elections Following Opposition Summit
Kismayo — The State Minister for the Puntland Presidency, Abdifatah Mohamed Abdinur, has urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to engage with the outcomes of...
U.S. Special Forces Partner with Puntland in Major Strike on ISIS Stronghold
Garowe – In a significant escalation of counter-terrorism efforts, U.S. Special Operations Forces launched a joint military operation with Puntland security units, targeting a...
The Constitutional, Practical, and Legitimacy Challenges of Somalia’s National Identification Authority (NIRA)
Constitutional Ambiguity and Federal Authority
Somalia’s Provisional Constitution enshrines a federal system that relies on clearly defined powers and respect for state-level autonomy. Articles 48...
A court in Puntland has sentenced a woman to death for the murder of 14-year-old Sabiriin Saylaan, a girl who had been living in her household.
Galkayo - The First Instance Court of the Mudug Region delivered the verdict against Hodan Mohamud Diiriye on Monday following a hearing that was...
Somalia’s Electoral Commission Appeals for International Funding to Hold Elections
Mogadishu - The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission (INEC) has sent an appeal to the international community, calling on electoral stakeholders to participate...
Somalia Alleges Illegal Mining Funds Terrorists, Vows Crackdown
Mogadishu – The Somali Federal Government has announced that illegally extracted minerals from various locations across the country are being used to finance terrorist...
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