Somalia
San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as heroes and community leaders
By Christina MoralesJill Cowan and Neil VigdorJill Cowan reported from San Diego.Thursday May 21, 2026 Each morning, Amin Abdullah made…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years after City-Bournemouth draw
By JAMES ROBSONWednesday May 20, 2026 Arsenal’s long wait for the Premier League crown is finally over. Mikel Arteta’s side…
Somalia
Nearly 40,000 Somali students to take national secondary exams in June 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia will administer its national secondary school examinations for the 2025-26 academic year…
East-Africa
Somalia faces growing foreign interference amid fight to preserve sovereignty
By Abdirahman Roble UlayareWednesday May 20, 2026 Introduction For many informed Somalis, the answer to who has kept Somalia from…
Somalia
Muslim leaders address deadly shooting at Islamic Center
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Amin Abdullah, the security guard killed alongside two other people in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic…
Somalia
Puntland State Issues Ebola Alert as WHO Monitors Outbreaks in Uganda and Congo
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State has moved to calm fears while urging caution, issuing a public health alert after the…
Somalia
Daughter honors security guard father killed while protecting mosque
Wednesday May 20, 2026 The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is describing him as the “absolute best dad…
Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State President Hosts US Delegation After Mogadishu Talks Collapse
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni on Wednesday hosted a senior United States delegation in Garowe for…
Somalia
Somali minister criticizes Puntland State delegation’s attendance at North Western State of Somalia May 18 event
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh has sharply rebuked a cultural delegation…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, envoy says
Wednesday May 20, 2026 In a notable diplomatic breakthrough, North Western State of Somalia says it will open an embassy…
Central-Africa
AFCON 2027 Group Draw Initiates Competitive Race Among Nations
The stage is set for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the qualifying rounds officially drawn at the Egyptian…
