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…
Why Puntland Is Walking Away from Mogadishu
The relationship between the Puntland Administration and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has reached its most perilous inflection point in the country's post-civil war history.
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...
Political Feud over Puntland Leadership, between Collision and Collusion
The political feud between President Hassan Mohamoud and Said Deni escalated on May 8 when Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre of the federal government attacked Deni's leadership of Puntland.
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…
Gamal’s Uphill Battle For Re-election
After weeks of an uphill battle, Gamal Hassan, the Somali Minister of Planning, saw his candidacy to represent his clan in the Federal Parliament blocked.
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…