Somalia
Said Deni Used Puntland State Presidency to Build Himself, Not the State
For much of his presidency, Said Abdullahi Deni appeared to view Puntland State less as the destination of his political project than…
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Somalia
Said Deni Used Puntland State Presidency to Advance Himself Rather Than Build the State
For much of his presidency, Puntland State appeared to serve less as President Said Abdullahi Deni’s destination than as his launchpad. Mogadishu…
Somalia
President Irro Arrives in Washington as North Western State of Somalia Seeks Stronger Ties and Recognition
Washington (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro arrived in Washington, D.C., on Saturday at the head…
Somalia
South West State says attack in Baidoa killed 40 al-Shabab militants
Baidoa (AX) — More than 40 al-Shabab militants were killed in Baidoa on Thursday, South West State authorities said, after attackers launched…
Somalia
Fighting Erupts in Baidoa After Forces Loyal to Former South West State Leader Enter City
Baidoa (AX) — Clashes erupted in Baidoa early Thursday after forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Travels to United States for First Official Visit
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has left for the United States on an official…
Somalia
Renewed Fighting in Baidoa Threatens South West State Stability
Renewed Baidoa clashes raise fresh concerns over South West State stability BAIDOA, Somalia — Baidoa was rocked by heavy fighting after forces…
Central-Africa
Federal government accuses Puntland State leader of encouraging pirate ransom demands
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government has accused Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni of emboldening pirates after remarks concerning vessels hijacked…
Somalia
Puntland State Orders Crackdown on Illegal Weapons in Bari Region
Bosaso (AX) — Puntland State authorities have warned that anyone found possessing, importing, selling or using illegal weapons in the regional state…
Somalia
Galmudug Political Crisis Deepens as Troops Block Parliamentary Session
Dhusamareb (AX) — Galmudug Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nur Gacal says troops blocked the parliament building in Dhusamareb on Tuesday on the orders…
Somalia
Somalia Says Ankara Declaration Governs Ethiopia Ties, North Western State of Somalia Deal No Longer Relevant
Somalia Says Ankara Declaration Now Defines Ethiopia Ties as North Western State of Somalia Deal Fades MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia says a…
