Somalia
Security failures blamed for Al-Shabaab’s deadly raid on Somalia intelligence prison
Security lapse exposed as Al‑Shabaab storms NISA detention centre near Mogadishu’s seat of power MOGADISHU — Grainy, extended video footage…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Central-Africa
Somalia to roll out Swahili across national school and university curricula
Analysis: Somalia bets on Swahili to anchor its East African future In Mogadishu this week, amid tight security and a…
Somalia
Kismayo talks stalled: What’s next after the political impasse?
Stalled talks in Kismayo expose a deeper crisis for Somalia’s unity and security KISMAYO — A week of chest‑thumping and…
East-Africa
Puntland State opposition rejects alleged North Western State of Somalia deal, dismisses reported accord
Puntland State’s opposition rejects reported North Western State of Somalia understanding — and the political ground shifts In Garowe, the…
Somalia
Jubaland Credits Kenya for Crucial Mediation with Somali Federal Government
Kenya’s quiet diplomacy in Kismayo underscores fragile balance between Mogadishu and Jubaland KISMAYO — When a federal delegation led by…
Somalia
Puntland State Forces Close In on ISIS Strongholds in Cal-Miskaad Mountains
In Puntland State’s Cal-Miskaad, a puncture wound to ISIS — and a reminder of unfinished war BOSASO, Somalia — For…
Somalia
Libya’s National Oil Corporation and Italy’s Eni restart offshore exploration after five-year pause
Libya’s offshore revival: Eni and the NOC return after a five‑year pause — but stability remains the real prize Libya’s…
Central-Africa
African Union leader denounces al-Shabaab raid on Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow prison
AU condemns Mogadishu prison assault as Somali forces end six-hour siege NAIROBI — The African Union on Sunday condemned a…
Somalia
Inside Al-Shabaab’s daring raid on Mogadishu’s high-security intelligence prison
Mogadishu detention centre attacked in bold Al-Shabaab raid, seven assailants killed MOGADISHU — In a striking breach of Somalia’s security…
Somalia
Kenya Mediates to Calm Rift Between Somalia’s Federal Government and Jubaland
Mohamud’s Visit to Kismayo: A Fragile Gesture Toward Reconciliation KISMAYO, Somalia — When Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud travels to…
Central-Africa
Report: Al‑Shabaab nets $200 million annually, financing Somalia’s insurgency
Al‑Shabaab’s War Chest: How a Militant Tax System Fuels a Comeback in Somalia A militant economy hiding in plain sight…
