Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Mogadishu (AX) — China has sharply rebuked North Western State of Somalia over comments about Taiwan made by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi…
U.S. renews $5 million reward for Somali-born ISIS figure Khadra Issa WASHINGTON — The United States is offering up to $5 million…
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says it has broken up several al-Shabab networks accused of seeking to…
Saudi, Egyptian leaders weigh plan to drive Houthis away from Bab al-Mandab RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Mogadishu (AX) – U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Devin Kennington as the next U.S. ambassador to Somalia, moving to…
Mogadishu (AX) — A new agreement between Mogadishu and Djibouti City aims to deepen ties between the two capitals, with cooperation planned…
Mogadishu (AX) — A senior Hawadle political body has endorsed Hirshabelle President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe and backed plans for a “one-person,…
Baidoa, Somalia (Axadle) South West State’s leader moved on Monday to bolster defenses against looming climate threats, appointing a Ministerial Committee for…
Dhusamareb (AX) — Towfiiq has challenged its exclusion from the list of political parties cleared by the National Independent Electoral and Boundaries…
More than three decades after North Western State of Somalia declared its own course, the breakaway territory’s bid for independence remains one…
Eritrea says the UAE sought access to an island for a joint military facility with Israel as early as 2016, years before…
