Somalia, Jubaland

Tension Rises Between Somalia And Semi-Autonomous Jubaland
The federal government of Somalia and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland have both issued warrants of arrest in a row involving Ahmed Madobe, who was re-elected as president of Jubaland, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Jubaland Seeks Arrest of Somali President Amid Political Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Jubaland, a federal member state of Somalia, has issued an arrest warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in retaliation for a similar decision by a Mogadishu-based court, which sought the arrest of the region’s leader, Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, on charges of ‘treason.’
Jubaland Leadership Vote Sparks Political Tensions in Somalia
In an emergency cabinet meeting, Somalia’s Federal Government declared Ahmed Madobe’s re-election invalid and instructed the Attorney General to file a case with the Supreme Court. While the government has not disclosed its next steps, the situation in Jubaland remains volatile.
Somalia and Jubaland issue warrants of arrest for their respective leaders
The Federal government of Somalia has issued a warrant of arrest for the President of Jubaland state in what can be seen as a reciprocal measure after a judge in Jubaland had earlier issued the same warrant for Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Somali Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Jubaland Leader
A Somali court issued an arrest warrant Wednesday on charges of treason for the winner of the southern Jubaland region's election, the latest sign of a growing rift with its semi-autonomous states.
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Hundreds Protest Against Somali President for Destabilizing Jubaland
KISMAYO, Somalia –Hundreds of people took to the streets in Kismayo to protest against Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ...
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Somalia Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Jubaland President Madobe
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing political standoff, Somalia's federal government has formally requested an Interpol ...
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Former Puntland President Urges Political Dialogue to Resolve “Jubaland Crisis”
Senator Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud ‘Farole,’ former President of Puntland State of Somalia , has expressed… Sii akhri ...
Somalia's Jubaland Leader At Odds With Mogadishu Wins Third Term
The leader of Somalia's semi-autonomous Jubaland state won a new term on Monday in a victory marked by tensions with the federal government that have threatened regional stability.
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Somalia: Elite troops deployed to Jubaland as Madobe wins 3rd term in office
In his victory speech, Madobe cautioned President Hassan Sheikh against plunging Somalia back into another civil war after the federal government began deploying troops to Jubaland's Raskamboni town ...
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Jubaland President Regrets “Supporting Hamsa and Gaboose” in Joining the Somali Bicameral Legislature
Unbeknownst to Ilyaas, there was a secret deal between the Jubaland President and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who was a ...
Somali Government Rejects Jubaland Election Result
Somalia's government on Tuesday said it will not recognise the re-election of the southern Jubaland region's leader, highlighting a growing rift with its semi-autonomous states.
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Somalia: Ahmed Madobe romps to victory in Jubaland
KISMAYO, Somalia - Outspoken Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe secured his 3rd term on Monday amid fierce resistance from Mogadishu, which is fighting for the implementation of a universal suffrage model ...