Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Saturday August 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the eighth session of the Federal Parliament on Saturday,…
EUCOM commander says U.S. naval capacity is strained by Israel defense mission WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. commander has privately cautioned…
AFRICOM commander says Somalia must lead anti-Al-Shabaab campaign to maintain U.S. backing MOGADISHU — The United States remains committed to Somalia, but…
Saturday August 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia could face far-reaching security, economic and diplomatic fallout if the African Union Support and…
Kampala Communiqué Reveals Strains Between Somalia and Regional Partners MOGADISHU, Aug. 1 – A three-day emergency summit in Kampala on Somalia’s security…
Saturday August 1, 2026 Minneapolis (AX) — A Minnesota man accused of helping lead the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme…
Beyond Vision 2030: Ruto Moves to Define Kenya’s Next Development Blueprint NAIROBI, Aug. 1 – Kenya is preparing to chart its next…
Saturday August 1, 2026 Kampala (AX) — African leaders whose countries provide troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in…
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Ahmed Ali Igaal, the acclaimed singer, composer and musician who helped define Somalia’s modern musical…
Gladys NamyaloFriday July 31, 2026 African military leaders must unite and chart innovative, durable ways to protect hard-won peacekeeping gains in Somalia…
Somalia’s Security Agenda Takes Center Stage as Hassan Sheikh Meets Museveni Ahead of AUSSOM Summit KAMPALA, Uganda — Somali President Hassan Sheikh…
