Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia: Puntland State Moves to Prosecute Politicians and Officers Accused of Threatening Security AXADLE, Somalia – Puntland State’s Council of Ministers has…
Leigh Boobyer, BristolThursday August 6, 2026 Mohamed Mohamoud was arrested after returning to the UK A 22-year-old man accused of travelling from…
Pakistan army chief, Somali defence minister discuss closer security cooperation ISLAMABAD, Aug. 6 – Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held…
By Farhan Jimale Thursday August 6, 2026 Farhan Jimale “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” — Nelson…
Thursday August 6, 2026 Bosaso(AX) — Puntland State authorities said Thursday they had secured full control of the Puntland State Security Force…
Thursday August 6, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s defense chief led a delegation to U.S. Africa Command headquarters…
Trump favors Iran diplomacy but leaves military action on the table WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would rather…
By: Yusuf Said HersiThursday August 6, 2026 Qoraalkani waa aragti ku saleysan fahamka qoraaga ee taariikhda iyo siyaasadda Soomaaliya Taariikhda Soomaaliya marka…
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Mohamoud was living in Bristol when he was arrested A 22-year-old man allegedly turned to an artificial intelligence…
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Deadly clashes in the central town of Gaalkayo have intensified Somalia’s political tensions, prompting former President Sheikh Sharif to…
Wednesday August 5, 2026 A confrontation between Somalia’s federal authorities and the semi-autonomous Puntland State administration erupted Wednesday when Puntland State forces…
