Jubbaland Stories

China reacts harshly to US senator’s Somaliland remarks
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 16, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz had earlier appealed to US President Donald Trump to formally recognise the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, calling i...

Woman killed, daughter injured in Mandera explosion near Kenya-Somali border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

Following the tragedy, residents held a protest at Border Point One, urging President William Ruto to intervene and relocate Jubbaland forces reported...

Mandera blast destroys home, sparks fear amid Somali border clashes
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 13, 2025

The incident has sparked fear among residents, who are already on edge due to ongoing clashes between the Somali National Army and Jubaland Security F...

Senator Ali Roba urges urgent action to protect Mandera from Somalia border clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 12, 2025

While emphasising Kenya’s respect for the sovereignty of neighbouring states, Senator Roba warned that external conflicts must not be allowed to endan...

Mandera–Bula Hawa border reopens as hundreds return home after Somalia clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 03, 2025

At the Kenyan border checkpoint, police officers inspected the luggage and personal effects of returnees, checking what each individual was carrying b...

Somali opposition warns of political crisis amid failed talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 22, 2025

Talks between the president and opposition groups have been part of broader efforts to address disagreements over constitutional reforms, the future o...

Somalia’s NCC meeting opens without Puntland, Jubbaland as reforms top agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 06, 2025

The outcome of these talks will be closely watched, especially as the country prepares for local elections and works toward longer-term national refor...

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.

Jubaland Parliament allows President Ahmed Madobe to seek third term
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 03, 2024

Legislators decided to eliminate Article 70, which restricted leaders to two terms, and modified Article 65 to extend the presidential term from four...

Ex-Jubaland minister Janan who went missing 10 days ago returns home 
Yassin Juma  |  Jan 20, 2024

Janan was reportedly abducted from his South B home by unknown people on January 10, 2024.

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