Somalia
Trump Says He Plans Venezuela Visit After Maduro Abduction
Trump says he plans first U.S. presidential visit to Venezuela in nearly 30 years as Washington eases oil sanctions WASHINGTON…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
Somalia’s Future Council Convenes in Mogadishu as Election Tensions Rise
Somalia’s Future Council meets in Mogadishu as electoral clock ticks and tensions flare MOGADISHU, Somalia — Opposition leaders and officials…
East-Africa
Kenya, Somalia pursue deeper economic integration within the East African Community
NAIROBI — Kenya and Somalia signaled a renewed push to deepen their economic partnership beyond the traditional exchange of goods,…
East-Africa
Rival Clans in Western North Western State of Somalia Reach Ceasefire After Deadly Clashes
North Western State of Somalia clans agree to cease-fire after deadly clashes in Awdal and Salal, minister says HARGEISA, North…
Somalia
Burundi’s President Takes African Union Helm Amid Mounting Geopolitical Headwinds
Burundi’s Ndayishimiye takes AU chair as bloc warns of geopolitical turbulence ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union on Saturday…
Somalia
Somalia’s Farmaajo Meets Puntland State, Jubbaland Leaders, Urges Compromise to End Political Deadlock
Mogadishu, Somalia — Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo” met Saturday with Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni and Jubbaland…
Somalia
African Union Summit Begins as Youth Frustration Intensifies
The African Union’s Legitimacy Crisis Among Youth Amid the annual summit in Ethiopia, the African Union faces a growing legitimacy…
East-Africa
Somali President Lauds African Union for Rejecting Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition
ADDIS ABABA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday praised African leaders for a unified rejection of Israel’s recognition…
Somalia
Somalia’s Livestock Trade Offers Lessons in Effective, Aid-Free Development
Opinion/Analysis: Somalia’s livestock trade thrives without aid — and exposes the architecture of development failure By every conventional measure, Somalia…
Somalia
Abiy Ahmed Calls Sea Access Crucial for Ethiopia’s 130 Million Citizens
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday renewed his demand for maritime access, telling regional leaders at…
East-Africa
Somali President Warns Neighbors Over North Western State of Somalia Recognition, Declares Unity Non-Negotiable
Saturday, February 14, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accused unnamed neighboring states of trying to leverage Israel’s…
