Somalia
Israeli airline awaits Somali overflight permit renewal after North Western State of Somalia dispute
Arkia awaits renewal to fly over Somalia, warns of possible reroute for Thailand flights MOGADISHU — Israeli carrier Arkia says…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
Israeli airline awaits restored access to Somali airspace after North Western State of Somalia dispute
MOGADISHU — Israeli carrier Arkia says it has not yet received renewed authorization to fly over Somali airspace when its…
Somalia
Inside Trump’s attacks on the Somali community and political fallout
In Minneapolis, confrontations between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and protesters have become a pressure point for something older and…
Somalia
Somalia’s Parliament in Uproar Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Scuffles and shouting erupted during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament on Wednesday…
East-Africa
Why Trump Focuses on Minnesota: ICE, Ilhan Omar, and the Somali Community
Analysis: Ilhan Omar attack spotlights a volatile clash over Trump’s anti-Somali rhetoric and Minnesota’s immigration crackdown Ilhan Omar was sprayed…
Somalia
Israel and Saudi Arabia meet in Washington amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions
WASHINGTON — Senior Israeli and Saudi officials are holding separate talks in Washington this week as U.S.-Iran tensions rise and…
East-Africa
Somalia Hosts First-Ever Horn of Africa Finance Ministers Forum
Somalia hosts Horn of Africa finance ministers in Mogadishu, with energy trade at center of agenda MOGADISHU — Somali President…
Somalia
Somalia’s federal government drops arrest warrant for Jubaland president Ahmed Madoobe
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has canceled an arrest warrant for Jubaland President Ahmed Madoobe, clearing the way for him…
Somalia
Yamal shines as Barcelona seal Champions League round of 16 spot
Lamine Yamal’s star turn powered Barcelona past Copenhagen 4-1 on Wednesday, clinching a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s new…
Somalia
Somalia replaces army chief ahead of new al-Shabab offensive
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia replaced its army chief on Thursday as the government prepares a new phase of operations against…
Somalia
Somalia, Türkiye sign Mogadishu port deals to drive trade and revenue
Somalia, Türkiye agree on Port of Mogadishu upgrades to boost trade, revenue MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia and Türkiye have agreed…
