Puntland News
Explore the dynamic region of Puntland with The Somali Digest's Puntland News section. Stay informed on the latest political developments, social changes, and economic progress in Puntland. Our Puntland News coverage delivers comprehensive reporting and analysis, ensuring you stay connected with the latest happenings in Puntland.
IS-Somalia pledges allegiance to new ISIS leader
By Yahya: Puntland, Somalia – The Islamic State's Somalia branch, the ISS, has pledged allegiance to Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi,...
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Puntland’s Mideeye party’s statement: Playing a political game?
By Yahya: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – Puntland-based Mideeye political party condemned what they called "illegal actions" of the Puntland government...
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Ceasefire falls apart, says Jimale’s “Danab” militia amid democratic progress in Puntland
By Yahya: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – On the eve of Puntland's 25th anniversary, the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) officially...
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In commemoration of Puntland’s 25th anniversary, President Deni commits to on-time presidential elections
Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – Puntland, a semi-autonomous region in northeastern Somalia, marked its 25th anniversary on August 1st with an...
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Puntland parliament approves constitutional amendments, marks a new era of democracy
Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – In a significant step towards advancing democracy in Puntland, the regional parliament has approved a momentous...
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Puntland politicians challenge constitutional amendments, seek Supreme Court intervention
By Jama: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – Several Puntland politicians have taken the Puntland government to the Supreme Court for attempting...
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Former Somali leaders conclude negotiations in Garowe, endorse Puntland’s democratic reforms
By Dalmar: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – The former President of Puntland, Abdiweli Ali Gaas, and former Prime Minister of the...
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Puntland criminalizes carrying weapons in Garowe
By Dalmar: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – Yesterday, an important meeting was held by Puntland's Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and...
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Peace negotiators or a party to the conflict? Former statesmen arrived in Garowe, Puntland
By Dalmar: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – The former President of Puntland, Abduweli Ali Gaas, and former Prime Minister of the...
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Twelve ISS members, including foreign fighters, surrendered to Puntland security forces
By Dalmar: Balidhidhin, Puntland, Somalia – Twelve individuals associated with the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Somalia (ISS) group, including foreign...
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Israel Recognises Somaliland
Jerusalem/Hargeisa — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today announced his nation's formal recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an...
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