Puntland's President Said Abdullahi Deni has announced a sweeping restructuring of the regional police force, appointing a new second deputy commander and fresh leadership across key departments, including the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and regional police commands. The move is seen as part of broader security reforms to strengthen law enforcement in the semi-autonomous state.
The African Union mission AUSSOM has welcomed peaceful local council elections in Mogadishu’s Benadir Region, calling the first direct local vote since 1969 a major step in Somalia’s democratic transition.
