Jubaland State Stories

Talks between Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh, Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe end without agreement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to official sources, the meeting between the two leaders focused on the ongoing dispute over Jubaland’s regional leadership and the wider qu...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh moves to end political standoff with Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

The duo, who have for months been at odds over federal power-sharing and state autonomy, are expected to discuss ways of rebuilding trust and strength...

Senator Ali Roba raises further alarm over presence of Jubaland Forces in Mandera
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 03, 2025

The senator further claimed that Jubaland forces have consolidated their strength within Mandera town on Kenyan soil and are gradually taking over the...

Maraga urges President Ruto to order withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Mandera
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga stressed that the presence of the foreign troops is a serious violation of Kenya's sovereignty and poses significant constituti...

Ruto, Defence CS Tuya criticised over their silence as Jubaland forces occupy Mandera
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Wamalwa argued that the country’s Defence chief should be at the forefront in publicly addressing the matter to protect Kenyans living along the borde...

Lamu County, Jubaland vow to strengthen cross-border ties in trade, health and security
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 31, 2025

The Jubaland ministers praised Lamu’s digitised emergency response systems and women’s leadership in public service.

Somali lawmakers condemn flight ban to Jubaland, term it unconstitutional
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 26, 2024

The lawmakers specifically warned the Federal Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and SCAA who are both responsible for civil aviation matters in...

Garissa communities call for urgent intervention over growing tensions in Raaskambooni
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2024

They also called on President Ruto to intervene urgently, fearing the tensions could trigger an influx of refugees into Kenya.

Ethiopian troops should remain in Somalia, Jubaland and South West states say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2024

The two states declared their positions after Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, said the go...

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