Somalia
U.S. Africa Command conducts airstrike against ISIS in Puntland State State of Somalia
Taliska Mareykanka ee Afrika (AFRICOM) ayaa sheegay inuu 16-ka Maarso 2026 duqeyn cirka ah ka fuliyay agagaarka Buuraha Golis ee…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
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Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid al-Fitr 2026
Saudi authorities said the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on March 18, 2026, meaning Ramadan will run for a…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State accuses federal officials of al-Shabab links; SNA unit backs stance
The Southwest State officials accused unnamed federal government figures of maintaining links with al-Shabab and arming militias in Buur Hakaba…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest President Laftagareen resigns from Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s JSP Party
Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen resigned from the Justice and Solidarity Party led by Somalia’s president, in the…
Somalia
Federal Interior Ministry Urges Dialogue Amid Deepening Rift With Southwest State
Somalia’s Interior Ministry said Wednesday it is monitoring escalating tensions with Southwest State and warned that continued political friction could…
Somalia
Laftagareen returns to Baidoa amid flight suspension tensions
Southwest State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen arrived in Baidoa despite a reported suspension of flights and rising tensions with…
Somalia
Iran Downplays Impact of Larijani’s Killing on Leadership Stability
Iran’s foreign minister said the killing of Ali Larijani will not destabilize the country’s leadership or governing system. Iranian Foreign…
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Somalia’s Southwest senators back state’s move to suspend federal ties
Southwest State senators back suspension of ties with Mogadishu Senators from Somalia’s Southwest State on Tuesday endorsed their administration’s decision…
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Fire Erupts at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad After Attack
Drones spark fire at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Two booby-trapped drones landed inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad’s Green…
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Somalia’s federal government suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights after South West State halts cooperation
Somalia suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights amid Southwest rift Somalia’s federal government suspended civilian flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa on Tuesday as…
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Somalia’s Federal Government Blocks Baidoa Flights, Hundreds Stranded in Mogadishu
Baidoa flights halted in Mogadishu, stranding hundreds as Somali aviation agency denies issuing ban South West State officials call the…
