Somalia
Puntland State Urges President to Seek Political Deal After Parliament Term Ends
Friday April 17, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Cabinet has called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to work toward…
Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
East-Africa
Somalia Southwest state leadership and governance challenges
Southwest State, one of Somalia’s federal regions, is facing a period of political disruption that is testing local governance and…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges Somali President to Reach Consensus as Term Nears End
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s ministerial council on Thursday pressed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to use the last month…
Somalia
Somalia condemns Israel’s appointment of ambassador to North Western State of Somalia
Thursday April 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Thursday sharply criticized Israel’s appointment of an ambassador to North Western…
Somalia
South African Politician Julius Malema Jailed for Gun-Law Violation
South African Firebrand Politician Julius Malema Jailed for Gun-Law Violation CAPE TOWN – South African opposition leader Julius Malema has…
Somalia
Somali airstrikes kill 54 al-Shabab fighters, defense ministry says
Thursday April 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali airstrikes hit the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group across several regions, killing 54 fighters…
East-Africa
Israel names first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia after recognition
Thursday April 16, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel has taken a significant new step in its outreach to North Western…
Somalia
Somalia Condemns Israel’s Appointment of Envoy to North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday sharply denounced Israel’s decision to appoint Michael Lotem as its first non-resident…
Somalia
Israel appoints first ambassador to Somalia’s breakaway region in controversial move
TEL AVIV – Israel on Wednesday named its first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia, the breakaway region of…
Somalia
Iran says $270bn war losses must be compensated before U.S. talks
By Maziar MotamediWednesday April 15, 2026 Photographs displayed in Tajrish Square place particular focus on the eyes of children who…
Somalia
Farmaajo warns of constitutional crisis as Parliament’s term ends
Wednesday April 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Tuesday sounded the alarm over what…
