Somalia
Poorest Somalis suffer as worthless shillings pile up in Somalia
Mohamed Gabobe in MogadishuMonday May 11, 2026 So worn they are now being turned away by buses, Somalia’s banknotes have…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
East-Africa
Four years of preventable policy failure, Hiiraan Online says
By Dr. Ali Said FaqiMonday May 11, 2026 When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud campaigned on the promise of “Somalis at…
Somalia
Somali opposition calls new Mogadishu protest, accuses government of obstruction
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s dominant opposition alliance said Monday it will return to the streets of…
Somalia
Trossard’s late goal keeps Arsenal five points clear as West Ham nears relegation
Monday May 11, 2026 Leandro Trossard struck late to lift Arsenal past West Ham United 1-0 on Sunday, a result…
Somalia
Former prime minister accuses Somali forces of firing on Dayniile protesters
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday said government forces opened…
East-Africa
Somalia constitution reforms latest updates and political impact
MOGADISHU, May 10, 2026 — Somalia’s long-running constitutional reform process has entered a new phase after the federal parliament approved…
Somalia
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Questions Timing of Opposition Protest in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday cast doubt on the opposition’s decision to organize a planned…
Somalia
Somali police detain and beat Guardian reporter, colleagues
Sarah JohnsonSunday May 10, 2026 The journalists said they were arrested and assaulted by counter-terrorism police in Mogadishu on Friday.…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State Holds Direct Elections as Opposition Boycotts Vote
Sunday May 10, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somalia’s Southwest State opened a new chapter in its political history on Sunday…
Somalia
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon fails to stop killing and displacement of women, girls
Remarks by Moez Doraid, UN Women Regional Director for Arab States – to whom quoted text may be attributed –…
Somalia
Police hunt militia after attack kills six in Mandera
By Margaret KalekyeSunday May 10, 2026 A search operation is under way in Mandera after suspected militia opened fire on…
