Somalia
Somalia’s Jubaland Frees Federal Senator After 16 Months in Detention
Somalia: Jubaland releases federal senator after 16 months, seeks to calm tensions Jubaland frees Senator Ilyas Bedel Gaboose after prolonged house arrest…
Category
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Latest coverage
Newest first
Latest from Somalia
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president heads to UAE to deepen ties amid rising regional tensions
North Western State of Somalia leader departs for UAE, seeks deeper ties as regional stakes rise HARGEISA, Somalia — North Western State…
Somalia
Over 200 Perish in Devastating Landslide Caused by Torrential Rain
Devastating Landslide Claims Over 200 Lives in Eastern Congo A catastrophic landslide at a mineral mine in North Kivu, eastern Congo, has…
Somalia
Somalia Election Talks Imperiled by Standoff as UN Urges Immediate Dialogue
Standoff threatens Somalia’s election talks as UN calls for urgent dialogue MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s latest push to unlock political talks on…
Somalia
First Civilian Plane Lands in Khartoum After Hiatus
Passenger Flights Resume at Khartoum International Airport Sudan’s Khartoum International Airport witnessed the arrival of its first passenger flight since the outbreak…
Somalia
Somalia’s Jubaland Releases Opposition Candidate After 16 Months to Ease Political Tensions
Jubaland frees opposition Senator Ilyas Bedel Gaboose after 16 months, signaling reconciliation push KISMAYO, Somalia — The Jubaland administration on Sunday released…
Somalia
Somali federal government bars landings of planes carrying semi-autonomous regional security personnel
Somalia blocks planes carrying Jubaland, Puntland State security teams from landing in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Monday blocked…
Somalia
Somali Government Blocks Planes With Regional Guards Over Security Concerns
Somalia bars planes carrying Jubaland, Puntland State security from Mogadishu ahead of talks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Sunday defended…
Somalia
UN urges dialogue after federal government blocks regional security flights
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 Mogadishu — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia urged the federal government and regional leaders to…
Somalia
Somali Government Halts Flights of Armed Forces Amid Security Concerns Before National Dialogue
Somalia Blocks Armed Personnel Ahead of National Dialogue This article examines the recent actions taken by the Somali government to block armed…
Somalia
Somali president convenes cabinet after plane carrying leaders’ guards was turned back
Somali president consults Cabinet after aircraft carrying leaders’ guards turned back MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has launched closed-door…
