elections 2021

The 2/5 Element In Somali Politics – ExplainedThe 2/5 Element In Somali Politics – Explained

The 2/5 Element In Somali Politics – Explained

By: Yahye S. Bulqaas Mogadishu (Commentary) — For far too long the 4.5 power-sharing system has retained an explanatory appeal…

4 years ago
Puntland President Hopeful Of Electoral Agreement In SomaliaPuntland President Hopeful Of Electoral Agreement In Somalia

Puntland President Hopeful Of Electoral Agreement In Somalia

Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — Puntland State President Said Abdul Deni has said he is “sanguine about an electoral deal…

4 years ago
Somalia Electoral Talks Break DownSomalia Electoral Talks Break Down

Somalia Electoral Talks Break Down

Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The Somalia Federal Minister for Information Osman Dubbe has accused the Puntland and Jubaland Presidents…

4 years ago
As Somali Election Impasse Grinds On, Exchange Rate Issues Raise QuestionsAs Somali Election Impasse Grinds On, Exchange Rate Issues Raise Questions

As Somali Election Impasse Grinds On, Exchange Rate Issues Raise Questions

Garowe (PP News Desk) — The Exchange Rate Crisis Committee chaired by the former Puntland President Abdirahman Sheikh Mohamud Farole…

4 years ago
Elections In Taiwan’s Horn of Africa Ally Somaliland Won’t Be Delayed By COVIDElections In Taiwan’s Horn of Africa Ally Somaliland Won’t Be Delayed By COVID

Elections In Taiwan’s Horn of Africa Ally Somaliland Won’t Be Delayed By COVID

In its weekly meeting, Somaliland’s cabinet meeting chaired by the President of the Republic of Somaliland, HE Muse Bihi Abdi…

4 years ago
UNSOM Risks Impartiality In SomaliaUNSOM Risks Impartiality In Somalia

UNSOM Risks Impartiality In Somalia

By: Wa’ays Dahir Mogadishu (Opinion) — The United Nations might gradually be losing its impartiality in  Somali politics. As the lead…

4 years ago
Jubaland & Puntland Should Abandon Election Delaying TacticsJubaland & Puntland Should Abandon Election Delaying Tactics

Jubaland & Puntland Should Abandon Election Delaying Tactics

Mogadishu (PP Editorial) —  The key phrase in the electoral summit in Mogadishu is the 17 September electoral model. So, what…

4 years ago
Jubaland Rebuffs Electoral Talks Proposed By Somali PresidentJubaland Rebuffs Electoral Talks Proposed By Somali President

Jubaland Rebuffs Electoral Talks Proposed By Somali President

Kismayo (PP News Desk) — Jubaland President Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Islan has rejected the summit on Somalia elections proposed by…

4 years ago
Puntland President Attacks Local Media, Ignores Govt RepressionPuntland President Attacks Local Media, Ignores Govt Repression

Puntland President Attacks Local Media, Ignores Govt Repression

Garowe (PP News Desk) — Puntland local media was the target of criticism by President Said Abdullahi Deni in a…

4 years ago
Somaliland Opposition Urges Mutineers To Return To BarracksSomaliland Opposition Urges Mutineers To Return To Barracks

Somaliland Opposition Urges Mutineers To Return To Barracks

Hargeisa (PP News Desk) — Barkhad Jama Batun, Spokesman for Waddani, an opposition party in Somaliland, Taiwan's political ally in…

4 years ago
Somali Govt & Opposition Candidates Agree On Peaceful DemonstrationsSomali Govt & Opposition Candidates Agree On Peaceful Demonstrations

Somali Govt & Opposition Candidates Agree On Peaceful Demonstrations

Mogadishu (PP News) — The Prime Minister of Somalia Mohammed Hussein Roble today held a meeting with the Union of…

4 years ago