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Interpretations Differ As Somalia’s President Reaches End Of TermInterpretations Differ As Somalia’s President Reaches End Of Term

Interpretations Differ As Somalia’s President Reaches End Of Term

Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — The term of office for the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) ended on Feb. 7th.…

4 years ago
What Is Behind Somalia’s Election Deadlock?What Is Behind Somalia’s Election Deadlock?

What Is Behind Somalia’s Election Deadlock?

By Dahir A. Issa In 2016, when Puntland agreed to the current electoral model after initially rejecting it on grounds…

4 years ago
Somalia Talks End In DeadlockSomalia Talks End In Deadlock

Somalia Talks End In Deadlock

Dhuusamareeb (PP News Desk) — The Somali Federal Minister for Information Osman Abokor Dubbe held a press conference in Dhuusamareeb…

4 years ago
No Deal Between United Nations & SomalilandNo Deal Between United Nations & Somaliland

No Deal Between United Nations & Somaliland

The government of Somaliland and the Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the Special Representative of…

4 years ago
Taiwan Ally Somaliland To Conduct Local & Parliamentary Elections In MayTaiwan Ally Somaliland To Conduct Local & Parliamentary Elections In May

Taiwan Ally Somaliland To Conduct Local & Parliamentary Elections In May

Hargeisa (PP News Desk) — Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi today signed an executive decree on the timeframe for local…

4 years ago
Electoral Impasse Threatens Fragile Peace In SomaliaElectoral Impasse Threatens Fragile Peace In Somalia

Electoral Impasse Threatens Fragile Peace In Somalia

With less than a month to go before the end of the incumbent president’s term in office, Somalia is on…

4 years ago
Puntland Senator Attacked For Ruling Region Out Of ElectionsPuntland Senator Attacked For Ruling Region Out Of Elections

Puntland Senator Attacked For Ruling Region Out Of Elections

Garowe (PP News Desk) — Abdi Habib Warsame, a Somali Presidential Candidate who attended the Forum for Ideas Confrence organised…

4 years ago
Somaliland President Criticised For Divisive CommentsSomaliland President Criticised For Divisive Comments

Somaliland President Criticised For Divisive Comments

Hargeisa (PP News Desk) — Leaders of Somaliland opposition parties have rounded on Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi for “divisive”…

4 years ago
Mogadishu Unrest Risks Wider NE African StabilityMogadishu Unrest Risks Wider NE African Stability

Mogadishu Unrest Risks Wider NE African Stability

Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — Demonstrators in Mogadishu have violated the conduct that Somalis have become used to seeing since 2012,…

4 years ago
Business Growth Initiative Aimed At Supporting Women In SomalilandBusiness Growth Initiative Aimed At Supporting Women In Somaliland

Business Growth Initiative Aimed At Supporting Women In Somaliland

Editor's note: In a week that has seen a number of reports of Taiwanese governmental and business interactions with its…

4 years ago
Confusion About Upcoming Somali Presidential ElectionConfusion About Upcoming Somali Presidential Election

Confusion About Upcoming Somali Presidential Election

Mogadishu (PP News Desk) — Planned 2021 presidential elections in Somalia seem to have hit a snag. Two former presidents,…

4 years ago