Puntland Government, 9 On 15 April 2012, the Puntland government opened a four-day constitutional convention officially inaugurating the new Constitution of Puntland. The government’s review of laws to ensure compliance with international standards stalled, with the parliament failing to review and approve key rights bills, including on sexual violence 4 days ago · In a statement, the Puntland government accused Villa Somalia of endangering lives and undermining the dialogue. 3 days ago · Somalia's federal government blocked planes with Puntland and Jubaland security delegations landing in Mogadishu, before key election summit 4 days ago · The Puntland semiautonomous state presidency called the central government's decision to return the security detail "unfortunate" and said it endangered the lives of the Puntland president's 1 day ago · Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to preserving national unity and pursuing an inclusive political dialogue, even as tensions simmer with the Jubaland and Puntland regional administrations over security arrangements ahead of planned election talks. 2 days ago · Fahanka Siyaasada Ee Gabdhaha Puntland. 4 days ago · Puntland has accused leaders of Somalia’s Federal Government of endangering the lives of officers and security personnel assigned to protect the President of Puntland, who were traveling to Mogadishu ahead of a planned national dialogue meeting. The Puntland government believes in a federal system that is highly decentralized and autonomous in its policy- and decision-making processes. The Puntland Constitution states that Puntland is an ‘independent regional government of Somalia’ but that it is still part of Somalia’s federal system. 1K views 02:17 #Garowe: Wasiirka Gargaarka iyo Maaraynta Masiibooyinka 8 hours ago · 8K views 01:37 Ciidamada Puntland oo ka warbixiyay qalabkii dowladda 1 day ago · 11K views 00:19 Ciidamada Puntland oo maanta ku jira baadi goobka waxii ka 3 days ago · Puntland’s policies to address severe unemployment crisis According to Mohamed Sheikh Ahmed, Senior Advisor at Puntland’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Puntland government is implementing policies aimed at addressing the severe levels of youth unemployment in the region. 4 days ago · Both Puntland State and Jubaland said the incident reflects a lack of good faith by the federal government in holding an inclusive dialogue aimed at resolving long-running disputes over elections and the country’s constitution. Naftood hurayaasha cidanka difaca dawlada puntland kama dalayan ilaalinta sohdimaha puntland 5 days ago · GAROWE — The Puntland administration has issued a strong accusation against the Federal Government of Somalia, alleging that Villa Somalia is utilizing substantial resources to destabilize the region during the final months of the current administration’s term. 4 days ago · Somalia’s planned consultative conference on elections has been cast into uncertainty after Puntland and Jubaland accused the federal government of blocking aircraft carrying their delegations and security teams from landing in Mogadishu. Until 2007, when Somaliland took control of Las Anod, the city was administered by Puntland. For Nov 17, 2025 · The Puntland Model: A case study in sub-national state-building—curbing piracy and ISIS, but empowering autonomy claims that challenge Somalia’s cohesion. The Government of Puntland (Somali: Dowladda Buntilaan; Arabic: حكومة أرض بنط) is the supreme governing authority of the semi-autonomous state of Puntland. Declared as an autonomous state in 1998, Puntland aims to be part of a federal Somalia, a nation that has faced significant governance challenges since the fall of its central government in 1991. While reactions have varied, the issue underscores long-standing sensitivities around 1 day ago · The North-East state usually refers to Puntland, which was established in 1998 and considers itself part of Somalia. Overseen by the Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC), the constitution represented the final step in the extant regional democratization process and was scheduled to be followed by the formation of 4 days ago · Mogadishu (HOL) — Jubaland and Puntland regional administrations on Sunday accused Somalia’s federal government of blocking planes carrying their soldiers and presidential security guards from landing in Mogadishu, deepening tensions ahead of a planned high-level consultative conference on elections. [1] Puntland has conducted Seven presidential elections (1998, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2024). Speaking at a gathering in Garowe, Puntland Vice President Ilyas Osman Lugatoor urged state leadership and citizens to exercise 1 day ago · gabdhaha puntland ma gabdho Loo dhigaa jira梁. The Kenya School of Government is delivering the Executive Strategic Leadership and Development Programme in Garowe, Puntland, reaffirming KSG’s role in strengthening public sector leadership beyond borders. Puntland’s statement said its delegation was traveling in good faith to attend a long-delayed consultative summit with the federal authorities. 3. Political Partnerships and Dialogue Puntland’s Bridge-Building Diplomacy A defining feature of Puntland’s political approach is its commitment to constructive engagement with diverse Puntland is an autonomous region located in northeastern Somalia, bordered by both the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The legal structure of Puntland consists of the judiciary (Supreme Court), legislative (House of Representatives) and the executive (the President, Vice president and his nominated council of Ministries) branches of government. 2 days ago · Authorities in Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, have carried out the execution of a woman convicted of killing a 14-year-old girl, marking a rare instance in which the death penalty has been enforced against a woman in the region. The legal structure of Puntland consists of the judiciary (Supreme Court), legislative (House of Representatives) and the executive (the President, Vice president and his nominated council of Ministries) branches of government 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 amendments passed by the The Puntland State of Somalia was established in August 1998 as a semi-autonomous state. 2 days ago · Mogadishu (HOL) — Yemen’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has accused Eritrean forces and Somalia’s Puntland administration of carrying out deadly attacks, arbitrary arrests and illegal detentions of Yemeni fishermen working in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. 5 days ago · The recent move by Somalia’s government to request the withdrawal of troops accompanying the presidents of Puntland and Jubbaland from Mogadishu airport has sparked significant public debate and media attention. Somalia’s federal government is made up of five member states, including Puntland. Covering approximately 82,000 square miles, Puntland is home to around 4. 4 days ago · Somalia, 1 February 2026 The Somali Future Council, an opposition Coalition, has condemned the federal government for blocking flights from Kismayo and Garowe terming the decision reckless and a threat to peaceful dialogue. They warned the developments risk derailing the consultative talks altogether. More videos you may like 00:17 Qareenka ugu saamaynta badan gayiga Puntland Qaree 5 hours ago · 4. 2 days ago · GALKAYO, Somalia - On Tuesday morning, authorities in Somalia’s Puntland state executed Hodan Mohamud, who was found guilty of the prolonged torture and murder of 14-year-old Sabirin Saylaan Abdille, a domestic worker in her household. “It is unfortunate that the Villa Somalia leadership has today risked the lives of Puntland President’s security detail and Puntland government officials traveling to Mogadishu as an advance team in response to the dialogue 4 days ago · In separate statements, both Puntland and Jubaland condemned the federal government for what they described as a politically motivated move that violated prior agreements and threatened national unity. The sentence was carried out by firing squad under Islamic law 3 days ago · Officials said the size and composition of security details accompanying the Puntland and Jubaland presidents exceeded the agreed limits. Oct 14, 2025 · The federal government could replicate Puntland’s phased model in other regions, creating a foundation for credible and competitive elections nationwide. Nov 15, 2025 · The federal government should engage regional administrations (especially Puntland and Jubaland) with concrete confidence-building policies — such as respecting their autonomy, addressing resource-sharing, and involving them in electoral planning. zlfxa, 2jqtk, aholz, mxvzd, j1yfz, eid2g, lzcipf, akswbe, knp7hg, xlslv,