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Puntland President Deni Issues Stern Warning, Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Rejecting Agreed Elections

26 October 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 20

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni issued a severe warning regarding Somalia's political climate, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of rejecting consensus-based elections. Deni claimed the President is obstructing dialogue and called for an urgent meeting of all stakeholders to avert further political crisis. This highlights ongoing tensions between the federal government and Puntland.

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