Opinion and commentary on Somalia, the Horn of Africa, African affairs, policy, and current events from Axadle contributors.
By Omar M. ElmiThursday August 6, 2026 As the Middle East war widens, Djibouti’s strategic balancing act faces its greatest test The conflict in the Middle East is spreading well beyond the…
Somalia’s contest for the leadership of the Federal Parliament has entered a sensitive phase, with reports suggesting that outgoing President…
By Yusuf Said HersiSaturday August 1, 2026 Amniga iyo ciribtirka argagixisadu waxay ka mid yihiin imtixaannada ugu culus ee dowlad…
By: Abdirahman Jeylani Mohamed Saturday May 16, 2026 Somalia has reached a fraught political milestone. On 15 May 2026, President…
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…
