Mogadishu, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has strongly opposed Puntland’s plan to establish its own separate national identity system, emphasizing that Somalia’s national identification system is inclusive and…

Mogadishu, Somalia –The National Election Commission announced yesterday that it has extended the registration period for political parties in the country after the previous deadline had passed. A statement issued…

GAROWE, PUNTLAND — The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that more than 800,000 people in Puntland are currently experiencing severe humanitarian distress due…

Bosaso, Somalia – Puntland authorities have announced that their counter-terrorism forces have killed multiple ISIS fighters in a recent operation in the Miraale Valley, located in the Bari region. The…

Puntland security forces have presented two individuals who claimed to be members of the ISIS militant group and who reportedly surrendered voluntarily to security authorities. An official statement from Puntland…

by Abukar Osman 📍 Mogadishu, Somalia – April 13, 2025 Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially granted an operating license to Starlink, allowing the global satellite internet provider to…

Mogadishu, Somalia – President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, extended an invitation to the leaders of Puntland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, and South West State on Thursday to…

Mogadishu – The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has strongly condemned an attack by Al-Shabaab on its troops stationed in the village of Buurane, Mahaday district…

Garowe, Puntland – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni delivered a 19-minute speech on February 27, 2025, detailing the region’s security status, ongoing counterterrorism operations, and future security strategies. His remarks, underscored…

GAROWE, PUNTLAND — In a move to bolster the use of the Somali language, the Puntland State government has introduced a new policy that requires all business registrations to use…