Armed tensions are rising in the strategic town of Ceel-Buh in the Sanaag region, as forces loyal to the Federal Government ...

Somaliland, the nearby autonomous region that seceded from Somalia in 1991, is disputing ownership of the city of Las Anod, which the Dhulbahante clan of Puntland claims as its capital.

Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland is criticizing changes made by the federal parliament to the country’s provisional constitution and announced it is withdrawing recognition for ...

The Somali region’s leaders vow to keep pressure on the IS hub, which is seen as a key spoke in the Islamic State network. ... Puntland region, Somalia, on Jan. 30, 2025. Share ...

BOSASO, March 31 (Reuters) - Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Sunday it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional ...

Deni, who ran for Somalia’s presidency in 2017 and 2022, has regularly clashed with the central government in Mogadishu as well as with Somaliland. Puntland claimed autonomy in 1998, bolstered by ...

A modern port raises Puntland’s stake within the fragmented political landscape of Somalia and prevents traders from seeking alternatives. Somalia: Puntland state port is getting a revamp - this ...

Unlike its neighbour, breakaway Somaliland, Puntland has said it does not seek recognition as an independent entity, wishing instead to be part of a federal Somalia. However, in 2024, Puntland ...

Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Sunday it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional amendments passed by the ...

BOSASO (Reuters) - Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Sunday it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional ...