East-Africa
U.S. airstrikes in Somalia hit record 109 after Puntland State, Jubaland strikes
Mogadishu — U.S. Africa Command carried out seven new airstrikes in Somalia between Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, pushing this…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
East-Africa
Drought-Stricken Jubaland Creates Committee to Accelerate Humanitarian Aid
Jubaland forms drought response committee as water crisis deepens; 1.5 million need aid, OCHA says KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland President…
Somalia
Somalia Risks Fragmentation as Federal Rift Widens Under Hassan Sheikh
Somalia on the Brink of Fragmentation Under Hassan Sheikh Amid Escalating Federal Rift MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s fragile federal system…
Somalia
China Donates $1 Million to Boost Somalia’s Drought Relief Efforts
Mogadishu (AX) — China has donated $1 million to the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) to bolster drought relief as…
Somalia
Clan-Related Attacks in Beledhawo, Somalia Leave at Least Seven Dead
At least 10 killed in Beledhawo amid suspected clan revenge attacks MOGADISHU — At least 10 people were killed in…
Somalia
Clan clashes in Beledhawo, Somalia leave at least seven dead
MOGADISHU — At least 10 people were killed in a series of attacks in Beledhawo town in Somalia’s Gedo region…
Somalia
Puntland State sends reinforcements to Al-Miskaad Mountains as anti-ISIS campaign nears endgame
Puntland State deploys fresh troops to Al-Miskaad mountains as anti-ISIS offensive enters final phase BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State has…
East-Africa
Somalia’s Poets Keep Storytelling Alive and Champion Peace
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In the shadow of sandbagged checkpoints and concrete blast walls, the National Theater sits like a survivor.…
Somalia
Somalia Restores Key Bridge Destroyed by Al‑Shabaab, Enhancing Security and Trade
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A strategically vital bridge near the town of Afgoye has been rebuilt months after Al-Shabaab militants destroyed…
East-Africa
Puntland State President condemns Borama crackdown, urges talks instead of force
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has offered condolences to families of those killed in days of…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia denies reports of talks with Somalia, accuses Mogadishu of interference
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Sunday rejected claims from Somalia’s federal…
