Somalia
Türkiye Declines to Deny Deadly Strikes on Puntland State Coast in BBC Response
Türkiye has stopped short of denying responsibility for two deadly strikes reported along Puntland State’s coast, where at least 13 people were…
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Puntland
Central-Africa
Airstrike Near Pirate-Held Vessel Off Puntland State Coast Kills at Least Nine
FILE – Cameroon-flagged M/V LUTUF general cargo ship crossing the Bosporus. The vessel was hijacked off Puntland State in August 2026 while…
Somalia
Puntland State warns ransom payments may fuel piracy’s return in Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State cautions that ransom payments may revive piracy networks AXADLE, Somalia, August 24, 2026 — Puntland State authorities have cautioned…
Somalia
Somalia’s Deni Says Piracy Resurgence Is Campaign to Damage Puntland State’s Image
Somalia: Deni links piracy resurgence to alleged campaign against Puntland State’s reputation AXADLE, Somalia — A fresh wave of piracy along Somalia’s…
Somalia
Somali Government Says It Is Aware of Military Operations Off Puntland State Coast
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government says it is aware of military operations and shelling reported off Puntland State’s coast, as regional…
Somalia
Puntland State demands answers after warship shelling targets fishermen off its coast
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State has demanded an explanation from the countries operating unnamed international warships after shelling was reported off its…
Somalia
Puntland State Says Foreign Actors May Be Behind Piracy Resurgence Off Somalia’s Coast
Somalia: Puntland State investigates possible foreign role in renewed coastal piracy AXADLE, Puntland State — Puntland State authorities have launched an investigation…
Somalia
Puntland State’s Next Election Requires Building Key Institutions Before 2029
President Said Abdullahi Deni used a gathering in Galkacyo on 10 August 2026 to make a pledge that could define Puntland State‘s…
Somalia
Puntland State Asks Galmudug to Return Forces Accused of Causing Unrest in Galkayo
Garowe (AX) — A widening dispute between Puntland State and the federal government has spilled into relations with neighboring Galmudug, as Puntland…
Somalia
Puntland State and Danab Forces Agree to Biometric Registration and Reintegration
Garowe (AX) — A preliminary deal aimed at ending a standoff between Puntland State authorities and Danab troops based at the Ligle…
Somalia
Somalia’s Qoor Qoor Praises Puntland State for Cooperation With Galmudug
DHUUSAMAREEB, Somalia — Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Karie “Qoor Qoor” has highlighted Puntland State’s role in helping preserve peace and security in…
