Shadows Over Mudug: History, Clan Diplomacy, and the End of the PSF
The city of Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region, which has historically been an arena for political and clan power struggles, this week hosted one of the most severe…
Somalia’s Quiet Entanglement in Sudan’s War
Somalia has not officially chosen a side in Sudan’s civil war. Yet, through silence and deniability, it finds itself entangled in the conflict...
Somali President Entangled in his Secret Deals with Deni
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been in the Somali regional state of Puntland for three days, where he is trying to resolve a bitter dispute between himself and the President…
Tensions Rise in Bosaso as Puntland Security Forces Defy Presidential Decree
Tensions remain high in Bosaso as the Puntland Security Forces (PSF) and troops loyal to Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni face off following a presidential decree dismissing the PSF commander.
Puntland Local Elections : A Victory For The People
Puntland’s local elections, held on October 25, were welcomed by the Somali public and the international community as an unprecedented democratic achievement. The region has set an example of order,…
Gamal Hassan’s Eventful Passage Through Puntland
In recent days, the Somali public has been outraged by the harassment Gamal Hassan, the Federal Planning Minister, suffered upon arriving at Garowe Airport, Puntland, on his way to his…
Is Saeed Deni Seeking The Presidency?
Puntland President Saeed Abdullahi Deni is in an undisclosed election campaign, seeking the presidency of Somalia. Although Deni has not yet officially announced his intentions, he is taking steps to…
Said Deni Ready To Meet With Federal Government
"The President of the Republic of Somalia Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo is calling again on the presidents of the 5 regional states and the federal government in meeting on Saturday…
Puntland Unpaid Forces Set Up Roadblocks
Puntland, Darawish forces, protesting against unpaid salaries, have installed a checkpoint on the Garowe-Gaalkacyo highway for almost a week. Units of the protesting army, complaining of lack of rights and…