East-Africa
U.S. Extends Work Authorization for Somali TPS Holders Under Court Order
Sunday July 12, 2026 Washington (AX) — The Department of Homeland Security’s immigration arm has issued fresh guidance clarifying work…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
Somalia reports 26 al-Shabaab fighters killed in airstrikes
Mogadishu — Somali forces, backed by international partners, launched coordinated airstrikes on Sunday, 12 July, striking Al-Shabaab positions in Addow…
Somalia
AUSSOM and Somali Forces Launch Joint Security Patrol in Barawe
Barawe, Somalia — African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) troops and Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) soldiers…
Somalia
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after brief illness
By SEUNG MIN KIM, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MEG KINNARDSunday July 12, 2026 Sen. Lindsey Graham, a stalwart of U.S.…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State President: Predetermined Elections Are Not Democratic
Somalia: Puntland State President Warns Predetermined ‘One-Person, One-Vote’ Poll Isn’t Democratic AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni…
Somalia
Somalia’s Four Electoral Models Compared in New Analysis
By: Mohamed Mukhtar IbrahimSunday July 12, 2026 Somalia’s long-running argument over whether to hold clan-based direct elections has shifted: political…
Somalia
Four candidates vie to succeed President Hassan Sheikh in Somalia
Citizen DigitalSunday July 12, 2026 Somalia’s next presidential vote may be months away, but the contest for who will lead…
Somalia
Bosaso port strike continues into 10th day as traders protest new fees
Sunday July 12, 2026 Bosaso (AX) — For the tenth consecutive day, Bosaso port remains shut as traders press their…
Somalia
Extraditing Feeding Our Future suspect from Somalia faces complicated political ties
by Joey PetersSaturday July 11, 2026 The arrest in Mogadishu of a man accused of helping run the Feeding Our…
Somalia
President Mohamud Attends Graduation of Somali Officers Trained at TURKSOM Academy
Saturday July 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday presided over the graduation ceremony for…
Somalia
Trump Accused of Endangering Children With Islamophobic Post About Twin Cities Kindergarteners
Trump criticized for post targeting Somali kindergarteners in Twin Cities, sparking claims he put children at risk Outrage is mounting…
