Puntland (Somali: Puntland, Arabic: أرض البنط, Italian: Terra di Punt or Paese di Punt), officially the Puntland State of Somalia (Somali: Dowlad Goboleedka Puntland ee Soomaaliya, Arabic: ولاية …

The Islamic State insurgency in Puntland started on 22 October 2015 after former al-Shabaab jihadist Abdul Qadir Mumin pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the Islamic State, …

3 days ago · Puntland is relatively peaceful compared to southern Somalia, but local officials have grown concerned about the Islamic State’s rising strength, fueled by foreign fighters.

Mar 31, 2024 · Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Sunday it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional …

Jan 1, 2025 · The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Somalia's northeastern region of Puntland a day earlier, the group posted on …

The Jubaland crisis is an ongoing armed conflict in southern Somalia.Stemming from a constitutional dispute between the Somali Federal Government (led by President, Hassan …

Dec 3, 2024 · The central government’s dysfunction and failure to resolve the challenges in the south have deepened Puntland’s frustrations, yet Puntland’s leadership recognizes that their …

Apr 3, 2024 · Puntland is a destination for many Somalis displaced by violence in the south. Unlike its neighbour, breakaway Somaliland, Puntland has said it does not seek recognition as …

Apr 2, 2024 · The semi-autonomous state of Puntland says it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional amendments passed by …

Since mid-1998, the northeastern part of Somalia has been regarded as the Puntland region of Somalia. The pre-colonial Somalian community had no national governments nor did clearly …