Somalia
Somali Ambassador to Sweden Presents Credentials to Finnish President, Community Welcomes Move
Helsinki – In a milestone for Somalia’s ties with the Nordic country, Somalia’s Ambassador to Sweden, Ambassador Abdikarim Ahmed Mohamed,…
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Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
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Somalia’s President Mohamud urges business leaders to aid drought-hit families
Friday March 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Confronting soaring prices and a deepening hunger crisis, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
North-Africa
Several federal ministers resign as Somalia’s political crisis deepens
Friday March 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A deepening rift between Mogadishu and Southwest State burst into public view on…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State forces capture armed men after clashes near Baidoa
Friday March 20, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State security forces said they detained several armed men on the outskirts…
Somalia
Iranian attack caused significant damage at Ras Laffan gas facility, Qatar says
Thursday March 19, 2026 QatarEnergy’s liquefied natural gas production facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City [File: Reuters] Iranian missile strikes…
Somalia
Barcelona beat Newcastle to reach Champions League quarterfinals
Thursday March 19, 2026 Barcelona blitzed Newcastle United 7-2 at Camp Nou on Wednesday, charging into the Champions League quarterfinals…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Backs Southwest State amid Growing Rift with Federal Government
Somalia: Regional Bloc Rallies Behind Southwest State as Clash with Federal Government Widens MOGADISHU, Somalia — A bloc of Somali…
Somalia
Somali Future Council backs Southwest State’s break with Mogadishu, urges constitutional resolution
Thursday March 19, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Political friction between Baidoa and Mogadishu sharpened Thursday after the opposition-aligned Somali Future…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest state president blames Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for regional election delays
Thursday March 19, 2026 – Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Wednesday accused Somali President…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest president reaffirms break with Mogadishu, urges international intervention
Thursday March 19, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Wednesday reaffirmed a break in…
