Somalia
Somalia’s suspension of UAE accord sparks fierce backlash from federal states
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Jubaland and Puntland State, along with the self-declared republic of North Western State of Somalia, have…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
Somali regions oppose Mogadishu’s bid to scrap UAE-backed port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal Cabinet has moved to cancel security and defense agreements tied to three strategic ports, a sweeping…
Somalia
DP World: Berbera Port running smoothly despite UAE–Somalia dispute
DUBAI — DP World said Tuesday its operations at the Port of Berbera in Somalia’s breakaway region of North Western…
Somalia
Iranian official claims 2,000 killed amid nationwide unrest
Iran acknowledges about 2,000 deaths in protests as U.S. imposes sweeping tariffs and weighs next steps DUBAI, Jan. 13 —…
Central-Africa
Somalia reportedly blocks UAE military aircraft after Al-Zubaidi transit
Somalia bans UAE military and cargo aircraft from its airspace amid escalating rift MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has barred military…
Somalia
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief visits Mogadishu unexpectedly amid rising regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes surprise visit to Mogadishu amid regional tensions MOGADISHU, Somalia — Ethiopia’s intelligence chief arrived in the…
Somalia
Somalia-UAE rift widens as Mogadishu challenges regional security, port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal cabinet has annulled all agreements previously signed with the United Arab Emirates, voiding deals that covered…
Somalia
Türkiye and OIC Rally Behind Somalia Amid Israel Tensions
Türkiye and OIC’s Firm Stance Against Israeli Recognition of North Western State of Somalia Türkiye and the Organization of Islamic…
Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with…
Somalia
Somalia Ends UAE Security and Defense Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Somalia cancels UAE-linked security and defense deals tied to Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo ports MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has…
Somalia
Qatar-aligned Somali politicians praise federal decision reshaping UAE relations
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali politicians seen as close to Qatar on Friday welcomed a federal decision to downgrade Somalia’s ties…
