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Somalia’s political crisis in Puntland has brought an end to Mohamoud Saleban’s community holding power

File Photo/Somali Times The structure of Puntland which was agreed upon 25 years ago Mohamoud Saleban’s community holding power The SSC-Khatumo clan leaders held a critical meeting in the city of Las Anod, the capital of Sool region. The statement Khatumo state said that they will not participate in the elections in Puntland, saying that

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Somalia’s political turmoil in Puntland led to the withdrawal of SSC-Khatumo state

The SSC-Khatumo clan leaders held a critical meeting yesterday in the city of Las Anod, the capital of Sool region. The statement said that they will not participate in the elections in Puntland, saying that they will not select the 17 MPs they already had. “We have decided that the 17 MPs will not be

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Somalia army forces take over African Union Presidential Security

File Photo/Somali Times The security forces of the Somalia Presidency and the specially trained police are set to officially take over the general security of the country’s presidency tomorrow. Read: Somalia’s corruption is widespread throughout the regime The African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia are transferring after many years the security of the country’s presidency

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Somalia’s corruption is widespread throughout the regime

File Photo Somali Times/Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Somalia’s corruption virtually runs throughout Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud’s regime. From its judicial system, to public services, administration, police, tax and customs administration, legislation, natural resources, public procurement, and the civil society, the scourge remains unabated. Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country? Then in 15 May

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Somalia: Puntland Deni says he is not going anywhere and is still in power

File Photo/Somali Times Somalia: Puntland governor Said Deni and some of the political parties have said that they are determined to implement the election of people and votes, while Deni’s term of office is left for thirty days. Read: The latest Bosaso war: Warlord Said Deni killed more than 200 civilians President Deni said he

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Hargeisa SNM militia concerned about the lifting of arms embargo Somalia

File Photo/Somali Times Hargeisa expressed concern over the arms embargo lifted from Somalia, saying that it could bring insecurity to the region. A statement issued by the Hargeisa administration expressed concern over the security threat that could be caused by the release of weapons to Somalia. Read: Somali warlord Muse Bihi admitted killing women and

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Somali lawmaker Abdirahman Abdishakur criticizes Hassan Sheikh’s plan to amend the constitution

File Photo/Somali Times Somali lawmaker Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, one of the members of the People’s Assembly of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, has criticized President Hassan Sheikh’s plan to amend the constitution. Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country? “Hassan Sheikh’s is running the country now as he own and it is clear. In the

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Somalia shady president opens parliament to change federal constitution

Photo/Somali Times The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh officially opened the 4th Session of the two Houses of Parliament today. President Hassan Sheikh gave a speech to the Assembly which was about the government’s fight against the Al-Shabab and himself and family for corruption. Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country? Hassan Sheikh said that

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Death toll from floods in Somalia rises to 96

The death toll from heavy rains and floods in Somalia has risen to 96, the head of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) said Thursday, according to Anadolu Agency reported. Briefing Cabinet ministers in the capital Mogadishu, SoDMA Commissioner Mohamud Moalim said 2 million people have also been affected. Following the meeting, the government called

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Somalia Puntland called on both houses of parliament not to be involved in the change of constitutional amendment

File Photo/Somali Times The Puntland administration has called on both houses of parliament of Somalia not to be part of the amendment of the constitution change of the Federal Government of Somalia. Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country? In a press release issued by the Puntland presidency, it was said that the leaders of

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