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Warkasta is tracking puntland across 32 reports from 7 sources. Recent coverage touches politics, soo, and xasan, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.

The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has extended an official invitation to the Future Council, the Peace & Life Party, and… Read more

The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, is expected to address the Puntland Parliament today, where he will deliver a speech on the political situation in Puntland and Somalia as a whole, amid escalating tensions with the Federal Government of Somalia. Deni is expected to discuss the political dispute related to the constitution and the electoral process in the country.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (WDN) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Puntland traditional leader Islaan Ciise Islaan Mohamed at the presidential palace on Saturday night to discuss a deadly strike off the coast of Nugaal region that reportedly killed 13 people, amid conflicting accounts over the victims’ identities and growing calls for accountability. According to...

The President of Puntland, Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni, has called on all different sectors of Somalia to come together for an urgent conference… Read more

The Governor of Mudug region, Cabdiweli Jibriil Bayle, has issued an order prohibiting the carrying of weapons in Gaalkacyo and other towns within the region… Read more

Politician Guuleed Saalax Barre has urged the new president of Galmudug, Liibaan Axmed Xasan (Liibaan Shuluq), to focus on strengthening the relationship between Puntland and Galmudug, the peace process in the Mudug region, and the development of community coexistence. Guuleed described the new president as a peace elder who has long worked for peace, reconciliation...

The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has just returned to the capital Garoowe this afternoon, after a trip that lasted 41… Read more

The Puntland Ministry of Information has issued a statement warning all government agencies, telecommunications companies, banks, financial institutions, companies… Read more

Government employees reportedly went eight months without pay this year, raising fears that prolonged salary delays could push an already strained civil service towards a breaking point. GAROWE, Puntland (WDN) — Puntland’s civil servants are facing mounting financial hardship after going for months without salaries, according to officials from the regional Ministry of Labour and...

Puntland has stated that its employees have not received any salaries for a period of time, and they are concerned about their jobs... Read more

The Puntland Ministry of Education has announced in a notice that a competition is being held for education administrators at various levels and education inspectors… Read more

Puntland has stated that the rains from El Nino have caused floods in the city of Gaalkacyo, and that important areas are closed… Read more

The resurgence of piracy attacks along the coasts of Somalia has significantly impacted the lives of fishermen and traders living in the town of Bandar Bayla in Puntland, where security measures, arrests, and fishing restrictions have been encountered.

Puntland has called for collaboration to counter the Federal Government of Somalia led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing it of pursuing an electoral process that could jeopardize the unity of the country. This call comes at a time when the political conflict between the Federal Government and Puntland is intensifying...

Heavy and moderate rains are expected to fall this week (October 17–24, 2026) in areas of… Read more

Puntland has called for a united effort to fight against the government led by President Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, which they… Read more

Puntland Maritime Forces (PMPF) have reported that they have detained three boats illegally fishing off the coast of Puntland,… Read more

The Puntland Police forces have arrested the suspect Mowliid Siciid Warsame (Dhakhare), who is wanted for the recent killings of civilians in the city of Garoowe, the capital of the Nugaal region. A statement from the Puntland Police Command indicated that the suspect will be presented in custody...

Puntland Police have announced that they have arrested Mowliid Siciid Warsame (Dhakhare) who is accused of having committed murder on Sunday… Read more

The Puntland Police, particularly the Road Protection Unit, has warned of the dangers posed by travel on major roads during the rainy season… Read more

Puntland has prohibited carrying weapons among the forces and the civilian population in the town of Badhan in the Sanaag region. An order from… Read more
Somalia’s government says Parliament’s March 2026 vote completed a constitution left provisional since 2012. Adopted while the country was rebuilding after civil war, it left much of the division of power between national and regional governments unfinished. Puntland and Jubbaland, two of Somalia’s federal member states, reject the result.

Puntland has congratulated Sagal Cabdiweli Maxamuud, a Somali woman who has been elected as a member of the UK Parliament… Read more

As the Kenyan government confirmed the first case of Ebola with one person dying in the city of Nairobi, Puntland has issued… Read more

The Acting President of Puntland and Vice President Ilyaas Cismaan Osman Lugatoor met yesterday in Garoowe with a delegation from the Indonesian government...

The Acting President of Puntland and Vice President Ilyaas Cismaan Osman Lugatoor met yesterday in Garoowe with a delegation from the Indonesian government that… Read more

The Puntland Police Command has suspended the Commander of the Mudug Regional Police, Maxamuud Muuse Bile (Fardafuul) following the incident of the escape of pirate prisoners. The commander has been temporarily replaced by his deputy, Ayuub Siciid Cali Dheeg, who is now holding the position of Commander of the Mudug Regional Police. The decision to suspend the commander

The ship SIBU 1/SEAMUL was delivered today to the city of Bosaso after being freed days ago from a group of pirates who had held it off the coast of Puntland. Officials from the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) stated that the ship and its crew are currently in good condition, with the Deputy Commander of Operations, Col. Maxamuud…
Domestic flights between Mogadishu and Puntland were disrupted Thursday morning after Somalia’s federal government began enforcing a requirement that domestic travelers carry the NIRA national identity card.

Today, October 1st, a decree from the Federal Government of Somalia has come into effect nationwide requiring that anyone traveling on domestic flights must carry the National Identity Card, NIRA. The Federal Government stated that this step aims to ensure the security of the country and monitoring...
Domestic flights between Puntland and Mogadishu were cancelled this morning after it was reported that the Somali government imposed a requirement for domestic travelers to possess the National ID Card issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA).

The Puntland Naval Forces have informed the Puntland community and all relevant parties that they have begun operations aimed at enhancing security and safety along the Puntland coasts, particularly in preventing piracy and related security threats. The forces stated that these operations are part of efforts to protect the coasts, property, and the safety of the public and…