Somalia
Somalia’s president visits Qatar for high-level strategic partnership talks
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Doha on Friday for an official visit aimed at deepening…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
Iran, U.S. to Hold Oman Talks Amid Deep Rifts, War Fears
MUSCAT, Oman — Iran and the United States are set to open high-stakes talks in Oman on Friday aimed at…
Somalia
Saudi Arabia cautions against external meddling in Somalia’s internal affairs
Saudi Arabia warns against foreign interference in Somalia as Israel’s North Western State of Somalia move draws backlash RIYADH, Saudi…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federalism Dilemma: Decentralization Without Escaping Authoritarian Legacy
Decentralization Without Detachment: How Somalia’s Federal Experiment Risks Repackaging Authoritarian Rule Somalia’s embrace of federalism was meant to end the…
Somalia
Kenya reopens Somalia land border after 15-year closure for miraa trade
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has reopened its land border with Somalia for the trade in miraa, or khat, ending a…
Somalia
Beledweyne Police Arrest Final Two Suspects in Gang Rape Case
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Police have arrested the final two suspects in a gang rape case that ignited public fury across…
Somalia
Election Accord Among Elites Could Legitimize Somalia’s Fragile State
In Mogadishu’s Dec. 25 municipal vote, the promise of direct democracy met the reality of centralized power. Marketed as a…
North-Africa
Saudi Arabia Backs Somalia’s Unity, Opposes Moves Undermining Its Sovereignty
Saudi Arabia backs Somalia’s unity as region pushes back against Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia RIYADH —…
Somalia
Somali intelligence kills senior al-Shabaab finance operative in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Thursday its forces killed a senior al-Shabab operative who ran…
Somalia
Trump accuses Ilhan Omar of ties to ISIS leaders in Somalia
Trump links Rep. Ilhan Omar to ISIS in Somalia without evidence, escalating feud WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump on…
North-Africa
Egyptian and Turkish leaders discuss bilateral ties and regional issues, focusing on Gaza
Egypt and Turkey seal strategic reset in Cairo, set $15B trade target and align on Gaza cease-fire CAIRO — Egyptian…
