By: Dalmar Garowe, Puntland  — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe”  arrived  in Puntland’s capital yesterday for high-stakes discussions with President Said Abdullahi Deni, recreating an alliance that three years ago proved instrumental in preventing Somalia from sliding into full-scale civil conflict. The meeting, occurring against a backdrop of  constitutional manipulation , federal aggression against Jubaland, unrealistic electoral timelines, and Al-Shabab’s resurgence across southern Somalia, carries implications that extend far beyond regional solidarity to the very survival of Somalia’s federal project and its fragile democratic institutions. The symbolism of Madobe’s arrival in Garowe cannot be overstated. Here stands a leader whom the Federal Government of Somalia has effectively criminalized, his case referred to the Attorney General following his overwhelming electoral victory, seeking common cause with another regional president who has ...

By: Daud  I In regions destabilized by terrorism and entrenched clan rivalries, humanitarian work is fraught with serious risks. Aid workers, healthcare providers, and even business professionals often operate under constant threat. Deep-rooted social and political tensions not only hinder humanitarian access but also endanger the very individuals committed to creating positive change. GAROWE, Somalia — Abdishakour Gulled, a respected humanitarian worker and public health advocate affiliated with a major international NGO, has gone into hiding after surviving two assassination attempts linked to escalating clan-based violence in Puntland. Gulled, well-known throughout the region for his dedication to improving public health outcomes, has become a target solely due to his clan affiliation — a grim reflection of Somalia’s ongoing struggle with entrenched clan rivalries that frequently result in collective punishment and cyclical violence. According to local sources, two busin...