Puntland State Stories

Somalia intensifies push to flush out ISIS elements holed up in Puntland’s Almiskaad mountains
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 12, 2025

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous regi...

Puntland forces seize cache of weapons in major security operation
Yunis Dekow  |  May 19, 2024

The weapons seized by the Puntland Maritime Police Force included AK-47 rifles, handguns, grenades, and other light weapons during the operation on Sa...

President Hassan urges unity, coperation for Somalia's development
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 26, 2024

The President reiterated his desire to continue reaching out to Puntland State to mend ties and see the country continue on its positive trajectory of...

Somalia's international partners back constitutional review efforts
Yunis Dekow  |  Apr 01, 2024

In a joint statement, the country's allies said they remain dedicated to collaborating with Somalia as it fortifies its position on the global stage.

Somalia President signs amended constitution chapters into law
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 31, 2024

Criticism continues, with one MP saying the move shows the whole process is shrouded in mystery.

Somalia opposition, Puntland State oppose constitution amendment process
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 26, 2024

Puntland State and the opposition claim the government is planning to do away with the federal system of power and introduce a presidential system thr...

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