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⚡️UPDATE: According to reports, Puntland President Said Deni met UN arms embargo monitors at Bossaso to discuss weapons seized from the Sea World vessel, which monitors consider illegal. Reports said he also held talks with Interpol officials a day earlier, as Puntland summoned…

ANALYSIS: After five days of silence, the federal government of #Somalia’s has issued a statement threatening action against Puntland over a weapons-laden vessel seized by the Puntland Maritime Police Forces. Amid Puntland accused the SEA WORLD vessel of illegal entry and arms…

🚨Puntland said the SEA WORLD vessel was anchored in an area designated for combat operations against ISIS, while the Federal Government said its illegal detention could lead to lawful security action against Puntland.

#BREAKING: The federal government of Somalia condemned the seizure of the cargo vessel SEA WORLD by Puntland state, saying the ship was legally carrying military equipment destined for Mogadishu under a bilateral defense agreement with Turkey. The government said the shipment…

“ISIS are now in the outskirts of Bosaso Il Abal, Yucrun, and Maraagade. All of these areas belong to Bosaso district. ISIS is no longer in Qandala or Isku-Shuban,” said Puntland Defence Forces Commander Aadan Cabdi Xaashi.

#BREAKING: Puntland’s intelligence agency, PISA, has summoned journalist Mahmoud Nadif Shire to its Bosaso office. The journalist has recently covered security, economic, and social issues in Puntland. No official reason has been given for the summons.

⚡️UPDATE: The Opposition Forum has accused President Hassan Sheikh’s administration of instigating today’s fighting in Baled-Hawo, Gedo region, calling for an immediate halt to the violence.

⚡️UPDATE: Jubbaland claims victory, saying its forces have expelled federal-aligned troops loyal to Abdirashid Janan from several key positions in the city. The Jubbaland administration accuses the troops of attempting to destabilize local peace and security.

⚡️UPDATE: Puntland has accused President Hassan Sheikh and PM Hamza of launching an offensive on Balad-Hawo, saying the fighting should be directed at Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan instead. Puntland’s state minister of Presidency warned the move threatens statehood and distracts from the…

Somalia’s PM Hamza Abdi Barre calls on the Somali diaspora in the UK to actively protest against British lawmakers backing recognition of Somaliland

#BREAKING: Heavy clashes are ongoing in Balad-Hawo, Gedo region, after the federal government deployed helicopters carrying Abdirashid Janan, recently appointed as the new NISA chief for Jubbaland and head of regional security agencies in Gedo. The fighting is between forces…

🚨NEW: Local authorities in Hargeisa have relocated nearly 250 low-income families who had lived for 15 years on government-owned land in the Mohamed Mooge district. The families have now been resettled on plots they fully own and are free to develop.

#BREAKING: Somalia’s PM Hamza Abdi Barre says the country needs a strong central government based in Mogadishu, openly dismissing federalism. 📌 In December 2022, Puntland formally boycotted Somalia’s state-building process after accusing the federal government of centralizing…

⚡️UPDATE: A vessel spotted earlier today off Puntland’s coast is now believed to be an oil tanker en route to Mogadishu, according to emerging reports.

NEW: Puntland authorities are pursuing a second suspicious vessel off Ras Asayr’s coast believed to resemble the Sea World ship earlier seized in Bareeda with illegal weapons.

#BREAKING: The #UK government has officially added #Somalia to its list of countries advised against travel, citing insecurity, political instability, and a worsening humanitarian situation-UK Foreign Office

#BREAKING: Puntland authorities are pursuing a second suspicious vessel anchored off the coast of Ras Asayr, believed to resemble the Sea World ship previously seized in Bosaso carrying illegal weapons. "The second ship is visible in the waters off Bareeda, not far from shore.…

#BREAKING: Reliable sources confirm that Somalia’s National Security Adviser, Hussein Moalim, has officially resigned, though President Hassan Sheikh is reportedly reluctant to accept the resignation. The move comes amid Al-Shabaab’s retaking of major towns, a faltering…

🚨 BREAKING: Al-Shabaab has retaken control of Sabiid and Caanoole in Lower Shabelle after the withdrawal of Ugandan AUSSOM forces and Somali National Army. The two strategic villages link key southern regions, including #Mogadishu.

FULL STATEMENT: Puntland Accuses SEA WORLD vessel of Illegal entry and arms smuggling in violation of International Law The Puntland State has accused a foreign vessel, SEA WORLD, carrying weapons, of entering its territorial waters illegally and remaining off the coast of…