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 ...

The violence came after Jubbaland held an election without Mogadishu’s authorization that granted Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe a third consecutive term. What happened? When Jubbaland ignored 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 ...

This so-called Independent Electoral Commission? More like Villa Somalia’s personal fan club,” Madobe quipped. “It was ...

KISMAYO, Somalia - Authorities in Mogadishu are running the government like a private firm, Jubaland leader Ahmed Islam Mohamed Madobe has said. He added that his decision to boycott the National ...

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 ...

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 ...