The head of police in Puntland's Bari region, Abdikadir Jama Dirir, confirmed the capture of the commander, known by the alias "Laahoor", who was also in charge of extorting local businesses for ...

Puntland officials say bases captured, militants killed Importance of IS Somali branch grew in recent years US targeted group in air strikes last week BALIDHIDIN, Somalia, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Forces ...

BOSASO, Somalia - At least 57 militants, including foreigners, were killed on Tuesday night in an operation against ISIS carried out in eastern parts of Puntland state, with the regional forces ...

BOSASO, Somalia - A boat carrying military unified was seized by the Puntland Devish Forces, officials said, suspecting that the gears were being transported by ISIS militants who are under pressure ...

BALIDHIDIN, Somalia (Reuters) - Forces from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured swathes of territory from Islamic State during a weeks-long offensive they hope will draw ...

Israel is considering plans to send Gazans to Puntland, an autonomous region of Somalia, after Donald Trump’s pledge to resettle them in “far safer and more beautiful” communities. On Thursday, Israel ...

Puntland forces in Somalia have taken large swathes of territory from Islamic State. They have asked for international help to fight IS. IS in Somalia is smaller than al-Shabaab. Forces from Somalia's ...