Somalia
Unrest Erupts in Eastern Congo Leading Up to Upcoming Elections
Fresh Clashes Erupt Between M23 Rebels and Congolese Troops Intense fighting has broken out once again in eastern Democratic Republic…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Police Urge Calm After Deadly Borama Protests Over Xeer Ciise Book Launch
Two killed as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise commemoration turn deadly North Western State of Somalia police urge calm after…
Somalia
US Lawmakers Denounce Trump’s Somali American Remarks as Xenophobic, Unacceptable
Democrats condemn Trump’s remarks about Somali Americans as ‘xenophobic,’ warn rhetoric aids extremists Senior Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday condemned President…
Somalia
Somalia’s Aid Lifeline: Billions Spent, Sparse Progress as Trust Erodes
Somalia’s Cash Pipeline: Billions in Aid, Little Change at Home as Trust Deficit Deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia sits at…
Somalia
Somali Forces’ Raids Deliver Major Setback to al-Shabab in Central Somalia
Army raids deal major blow to al-Shabab in central Somalia GALGADUUD, Somalia — Somali government forces say they destroyed al-Shabab…
Somalia
Nairobi crime: Man kills girlfriend, boils body, dumps remains in cemetery
Chilling Case in Nairobi: Man Kills Girlfriend, Boils Her Body and Dumps Remains at Cemetery NAIROBI, Kenya — A Nairobi…
Somalia
Puntland State lawmakers probe civil servants receiving only three months’ pay in 2025
Puntland State lawmakers demand answers over unpaid salaries despite $300M-plus 2026 budget GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State state lawmakers on…
Somalia
Minneapolis immigration raid detains multiple Somali nationals, officials say
Somalis among those arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, DHS says MINNEAPOLIS — People of Somali origin are among those arrested…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Says Trump’s View of Somalia Is Outdated
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday implicitly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Somalia “has no…
East-Africa
Somali Police Dervish Unit Graduates New Recruits in Djibouti Amid Security Push
Somalia graduates 23rd Darwish police cohort in Djibouti as security build-up accelerates ahead of 2026 vote MOGADISHU — Somali Police…
Somalia
Somalia charts NTP 2025–2029 agenda after high-level progress review
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development on Thursday convened a high-level session of the National Development…
