Somalia
United Nations welcomes start of federal government-opposition talks in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTAMS) on Thursday welcomed the formal launch of talks between…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
Exploring the Updated Constitutional Design in Chapter 5 Amendments
Understanding Somalia’s New Federal Structure This section provides an overview of the implications of Somalia’s proposed constitutional amendments, focusing on…
Somalia
Jeffrey Epstein Estate Reaches $35 Million Victims’ Class-Action Settlement
NEW YORK — Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to pay as much as $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit…
Central-Africa
Somalia Starts Issuing East African Community Passports to Advance Regional Integration
Somalia launches East African Community passport, signaling push for regional mobility MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has officially begun issuing the…
Somalia
High-Ranking Somali Police Officer Survives Mogadishu IED Blast
Senior Somali Police Health Official Survives IED Blast Near NISA HQ in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — A senior Somali police…
Somalia
Senior Somali Police Commander Survives Mogadishu Roadside Bomb Attack
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A senior Somali police health official, Abdirizak Afgaduud, survived an apparent assassination attempt Friday morning after an…
North-Africa
Turkey challenges Greek energy deal near Crete, citing 2019 Libya accord
ANKARA, Türkiye — Türkiye on Thursday denounced Greece’s new agreement with U.S. energy major Chevron to explore for hydrocarbons south…
Somalia
Somalia and Saudi Arabia Finalize Comprehensive Maritime Transport Agreement
Somalia and Saudi Arabia on Friday signed a comprehensive maritime transport cooperation agreement in Riyadh, laying out a long-term plan…
Somalia
Somali National Army Chief, AUSSOM Leaders Meet to Speed Security Transition, Joint Operations
Friday February 20, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s new army chief met senior African Union leadership in Mogadishu to tighten…
Somalia
Trump convenes first Board of Peace meeting on the Gaza conflict
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump convened the inaugural meeting of his newly formed “Board of Peace” on Thursday in Washington,…
Somalia
U.S. Renews Military Threat as Iran and Russia Plan Naval Drills
U.S. threats against Iran intensified after a second round of indirect nuclear talks ended without a breakthrough, as Tehran and…
