Tensions have been rising between the central authority and Jubaland, with regional forces under leader Ahmed Madobe clashing in and around the town of Ras Kamboni for several hours on Wednesday ...

This so-called Independent Electoral Commission? More like Villa Somalia’s personal fan club,” Madobe quipped. “It was handpicked from Abdalle Shideye’s circle. Even the members know they have no ...

KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe announced Monday that his administration will no longer recognize Somalia’s federal government, citing the "politicization of aid" and efforts by the ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Ahmed Mohamed Islam better known as “Ahmed Madobe” speaks after his reelection as ...

Leading opposition figures rejected Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe's appointment of a seven-member Independent Borders and Electoral Commission (IBEC) Saturday, and questioned the credibility of ...

Tensions have been rising between the central authority and Jubaland, most recently with the region's re-election of a former warlord Ahmed Madobe, labelled "unlawful" by Mogadishu. Both sides ...

Ahmed Madobe was elected last year by the MPs of the Jubaland assembly in Kismayo for the third term in office, a result that was boycotted by the Somali government as null and void. Jubaland cut ...