Opinion and commentary on Somalia, the Horn of Africa, African affairs, policy, and current events from Axadle contributors.
By: Abdirahman Jeylani Mohamed Saturday May 16, 2026 Somalia has reached a fraught political milestone. On 15 May 2026, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s constitutional mandate formally expired, landing the country in one…
By Ali Mohamed Omar Saturday May 9, 2026 A Response to the Heritage Institute’s Assessment of Somalia’s Diplomacy There is a…
By Ahmed Abdi Hussein Thursday April 30, 2026 Somalia has one of the strongest livestock sectors in the region, yet…
Olamilekan OkebiorunSunday April 26, 2026 Turkey and Israel are racing to deepen their footprint in the Horn of Africa, with…
By Omar M. ElmiTuesday April 14, 2026 With President Ismail Omar Guelleh having secured 97.81% of the vote on April…
By Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame | April 10, 2026 The arrival of the oil exploration vessel Çağrı Bey in Mogadishu marks…
Change is never simple. It comes with pressure, risk, and uncertainty. But for any country seeking real progress, it is…
By Dulmar Maalim Wednesday April 1, 2026 President William Ruto’s announcement that the Somalia–Kenya border will reopen in April 2026…
OP-ED: A Federation at a Crossroads: Somalia’s Leap from Standoff to Settlement Somalia is staring down a constitutional and political…
Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia has jolted Somalia’s public square, igniting protests in the streets, on social…
Opinion | Ilhan Omar Must Reassess Her Escalating War of Words with Donald Trump The clash between Rep. Ilhan Omar…
