East-Africa
Somalia indirect election system vs direct voting explained
Somalia has used an indirect election system, built around clan and delegate representation, for much of the past two decades.…
Category: Somalia
Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Somalia
UK to host 35-country meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Britain says it will bring dozens of countries together for urgent talks on reopening the Strait…
Somalia
Naval Forces Monitor Hijacked Dhow Off Somalia’s Coast
MOGADISHU, Somalia — International naval forces are tracking an Iranian-flagged dhow seized by suspected pirates off Somalia’s coast, maritime security…
Somalia
At least 18 die after migrant boat sinks off Turkey’s Aegean coast
Wednesday April 1, 2026 A migrant boat capsized off Turkey’s western Mugla province on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people…
Somalia
Commercial flights resume to Baidoa after federal forces take control
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Air traffic to Somalia’s Southwest State resumed on Tuesday, ending a suspension that…
Somalia
Somali Youth Honored for Promoting Positive Content as Daaci2026 Program Ends
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A high-profile ceremony in Mogadishu on Monday, March 30, brought the first season of the “Daaci 2026”…
Central-Africa
Somalia advance in AFCON 2027 qualifiers after beating Mauritius
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has written a fresh chapter in its football history, edging Mauritius 4-2…
Somalia
Dry wells leave Sool residents without access to water
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Yasin Ahmed (left) inspects the dried-up wells /Asia Yusuf/Ergo Residents of Taleh in Somalia’s northern Sool…
Somalia
Somali army captures strategic city as regional leader resigns
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Somalia’s national army seized control of Baidoa, the largest city in South West state, on Monday,…
Somalia
Somalia: Hormuud Telecom and GIZ Sign MoU to Boost Inclusive Digital Economy in East Africa
Somalia: Hormuud Telecom and GIZ Ink MoU to Bolster Inclusive Digital Economy in East Africa MOGADISHU, Somalia, March 31…
