Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
By Nuri AdenWednesday July 22, 2026 Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has voiced confidence that political talks underway in Mogadishu can…
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Turkish marine forces stand guard aboard the Turkish Navy Ship F514 after it docked at the Mogadishu Sea…
By Yomna Ehab and Enas AlashrayThursday July 23, 2026 Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen April 2, 2026. REUTERS/File…
Somalia’s economy depends heavily on mobile money transactions Somalia has raised alarm over WhatsApp’s planned introduction of usernames, warning the BBC that…
In April 2021, Somalia stood perilously close to a constitutional rupture. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was then among the loudest opposition voices pressing…
Trump approves sweeping US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation deal WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has opened the door to a Saudi civilian…
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Wednesday released young musician Khalid Mohamud Abdillahi, widely…
Turkish parliament extends Somalia military deployment through 2028 ANKARA – Turkey’s parliament approved a two-year extension of the country’s military deployment in…
Somalia election rift widens as Puntland State and Jubaland quit Mogadishu negotiations MOGADISHU – Somalia’s electoral crisis has intensified after delegations representing…
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Turkish warships remain on guard off Somalia’s coast, shielding an offshore drilling fleet as exploration…
Turkey’s deepening footprint in Somalia highlights uneven partnership MOGADISHU – Turkey’s influence in Somalia now stretches across infrastructure, security and energy, underpinned…
