Somalia
Kenyan President William Ruto Says Border With Somalia Will Remain Closed
NAIROBI — Kenyan President William Ruto has said the Kenya-Somalia border will stay shut for now, pointing to lingering security…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
East-Africa
Duale asks Ruto to reopen Somalia border, expedite Garissa-Liboi project
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOWednesday June 3, 2026 Health CS Aden Duale addressing residents of Maalimin, ladgera sub county./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Health Cabinet…
East-Africa
Somalia needs political settlement before it is too late, report says
By Afyare Abdi ElmiWednesday June 3, 2026 People protest against the extension of the extension of the mandate of the…
Somalia
Albania Protests Escalate Over Kushner-Linked $4B Coastal Tourism Project
Thousands of people filled the streets of Tirana on Tuesday as anger mounted over a proposed coastal tourism development tied…
Somalia
Somali foreign minister attends Korea-Africa meeting in Seoul
Tuesday June 2, 2026 Seoul, South Korea (AX) — Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali was among African diplomats who met…
East-Africa
Ruto delivers full Madaraka Day speech in Wajir
Tuesday June 2, 2026 From Wajir County, a landmark moment has arrived for Kenya. In a clear message of inclusion,…
East-Africa
Djibouti opposition figure accuses Somalia President Mohamud of weakening federal system
Tuesday June 2, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — Djiboutian opposition figure Alexis Mohamed Gueldon has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
Somalia
Southwest State sets June 10 date for presidential election
Tuesday June 2, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set June 10 as the…
Somalia
Southwest State imposes Baidoa curfew after clashes near city
Monday June 1, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State moved quickly on Monday to tighten security in Baidoa, imposing a…
Somalia
International partners urge Somali leaders to resume stalled election talks
Monday June 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s widening political standoff drew fresh international concern Monday, as key partners pressed…
