Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE): After a month-long series of informal talks, the National Consultative Council wrapped up its meetings without the…
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – Following accusations of human trafficking and suspected ties to terrorism, two high-ranking Somali officials responsible for…
Iqra Ismail, the former leader of Somalia’s women’s squad in 2019, was barred from participating due to her choice of…
MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a bold move, the Somali National Army (SNA) on the frontlines took direct aim at a…
Somalia Sends Ethiopian Diplomat Packing as Regional Strain Escalates MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a swift diplomatic move, Somalia has declared…
Mogadishu (AX) — The resurgence of pirate activity in the Indian Ocean alongside a surge of armed robberies in the…
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The forthcoming oil and gas explorations in Somalia promise to transform the country’s economic landscape, according to…
Why the UN isn’t Dropping Boots in Sudan Anytime Soon NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has…
In July 2019, as Abdullah was nearing the end of his two-year pilot training in the Philippines, he found himself…
NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — In a fresh move to empower the digital landscape of Africa, Google has revealed a new…
Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reiterated his administration’s dedication to engaging in dialogue with the leaders of…
