Somalia
Puntland leader Said Deni keeps rivals guessing over his presidential ambitions

The president of the federal state of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni.
The president of the federal state of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni. © Reuters
With the date of the presidential election officially confirmed on Tuesday, alliances are gradually beginning to take shape. Said Deni is tempted to run, but at the risk of playing into the hands of the incumbent Farmajo. [...]
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