Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Friday August 7, 2026 Galkacyo (AX) — Former Puntland State security personnel who later aligned themselves with Somalia’s federal government have pulled…
By Joseph MuiaThursday August 6, 2026 A man convicted of defiling a 13-year-old Grade 7 pupil after allegedly luring her away from…
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOThursday August 6, 2026 Abakaile Ward MCA Hajir Mohamed Dahiye speaks to the press outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi/STEPHEN ASTARIKO…
Thursday August 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has blamed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for the…
Thursday August 6, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — A three-day reconciliation conference in Geerisa ended Wednesday with two clans from North Western State…
Thursday August 6, 2026 Somalia and Pakistan are expanding defense ties, with a Somali delegation led by Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi…
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…
