Top Story
East-Africa
UN’s Precipitous Drawdown in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Looming Security…
By Axadle Editorial Desk
•
August 26, 2026
•
9 min read
•
3 views
Somalia
Four-City Survey Raises Questions After Being Presented as Somali Opinion on Foreign…
Somalia
UK Minister Visits Mogadishu, Reaffirms Long-Term Support for Somalia
Somalia
Federal and Galmudug Officials Criticize Puntland State President’s Visit to Dhinowda
Somalia
UN Ends 13 Years of Support for Somalia’s Justice Institutions and Prison…
Trending Now
1
Civil Society Calls on UN to Address Tunisia’s Human Rights…August 26, 20262
Canada Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of U.S.…August 26, 20263
Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Children, Local Authority SaysAugust 26, 20264
Iceland to Vote in Close Referendum on Resuming EU TalksAugust 26, 20265
Liberian Court Rejects House Arrest for Former Vice President TaylorAugust 26, 2026
Civil Society Calls on UN to Address Tunisia’s Human Rights…August 26, 20262Canada Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of U.S.…August 26, 20263Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Children, Local Authority SaysAugust 26, 20264Iceland to Vote in Close Referendum on Resuming EU TalksAugust 26, 20265Liberian Court Rejects House Arrest for Former Vice President TaylorAugust 26, 2026
1
Syria Removed From U.S. Terror List, Ending Longstanding DesignationAugust 25, 20262
More Than 30 Chinese Companies Attend Somalia-China Business Forum in…August 25, 20263
U.S. Judge Delays Lockerbie Bombing Trial Over New EvidenceAugust 25, 20264
Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Goods Raise Tensions Between Longtime AlliesAugust 25, 20265
Portuguese police: Drunk driver injures 12 people in AlbufeiraAugust 25, 2026
Syria Removed From U.S. Terror List, Ending Longstanding DesignationAugust 25, 20262More Than 30 Chinese Companies Attend Somalia-China Business Forum in…August 25, 20263U.S. Judge Delays Lockerbie Bombing Trial Over New EvidenceAugust 25, 20264Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Goods Raise Tensions Between Longtime AlliesAugust 25, 20265Portuguese police: Drunk driver injures 12 people in AlbufeiraAugust 25, 2026
1
Norway oo DFS u ballanqaaday ka gacansiinta Covid-1975K views2
Djibouti not able to normalize its relations with Israel”the conditions…14.9K views3
Somalia’s federal government suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights after South West State…796 views4
How Reconciliation in Erigavo Could Shape Relations between Puntland State…598 views5
Somalia’s National Identification Authority Faces Constitutional, Operational, and Legitimacy Hurdles588 views
Norway oo DFS u ballanqaaday ka gacansiinta Covid-1975K views2Djibouti not able to normalize its relations with Israel”the conditions…14.9K views3Somalia’s federal government suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights after South West State…796 views4How Reconciliation in Erigavo Could Shape Relations between Puntland State…598 views5Somalia’s National Identification Authority Faces Constitutional, Operational, and Legitimacy Hurdles588 views Latest News
North-Africa
Civil Society Calls on UN to Address Tunisia’s Human Rights Crisis
World
Canada Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of U.S. Goods
World
Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Children, Local Authority Says
World
Iceland to Vote in Close Referendum on Resuming EU Talks
East-Africa
UN’s Precipitous Drawdown in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Looming Security Vacuum
Somalia
Somalia-China Business Forum Opens in Mogadishu to Expand Trade and Investment
Central-Africa
Türkiye denies reports of airstrike off Puntland State coast after nine people killed
Central-Africa
Airstrike Near Pirate-Held Vessel Off Puntland State Coast Kills at Least Nine
World
Canada Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of U.S. Goods
World
Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Children, Local Authority Says
World
Iceland to Vote in Close Referendum on Resuming EU Talks
World
Iran and Oman Reach Agreement on Hormuz, IRGC Says
Editorial
Hassan Sheikh and a Government System Confined to Select Regions
Editorial
OP-ED: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Through Medemer Seeks Consensus and Reconciliation
Editorial
OP-ED: Hassan Sheikh’s Mobile Democracy Theater Is Eroding Political Order
Editorial
Puntland State Overcomes Immediate Threat but Must Build Security Force Beyond Clan and Politics
Opinions
Türkiye’s State-Building Partnership in Somalia Extends Beyond Assistance
Opinions
Sacdiyo Bajaaj Case Raises Free Speech Questions in Somalia
East-Africa
Somalia’s president urges shift from personality politics to stronger institutions
Opinions
Djibouti Faces Scrutiny Over Its Commitment to Neutrality
Somalia Election Center 2026
Verified election updates, candidate profiles and results from across Somalia.
4Candidates
38.0%Reporting
12:31 · August 9, 2026Latest update
Your reading desk
For You
A personalized mix shaped by the topics you follow, stories you save and editions you read.
Personalized
9 minEast-AfricaUN’s Precipitous Drawdown in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Looming Security Vacuum13 minutes agoRead story →4 minSomaliaFour-City Survey Raises Questions After Being Presented as Somali Opinion on Foreign…30 minutes agoRead story →1 minNorth-AfricaCivil Society Calls on UN to Address Tunisia’s Human Rights Crisis52 minutes agoRead story →4 minWorldCanada Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of U.S. Goods2 hours agoRead story →2 minSomaliaUK Minister Visits Mogadishu, Reaffirms Long-Term Support for Somalia2 hours agoRead story →1 minWorldPakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Children, Local Authority Says4 hours agoRead story →4 minWorldIceland to Vote in Close Referendum on Resuming EU Talks6 hours agoRead story →2 minSomaliaFederal and Galmudug Officials Criticize Puntland State President’s Visit to Dhinowda6 hours agoRead story →1 minWest-AfricaLiberian Court Rejects House Arrest for Former Vice President Taylor6 hours agoRead story →3 minWorldIran and Oman Reach Agreement on Hormuz, IRGC Says8 hours agoRead story →2 minSomaliaUN Ends 13 Years of Support for Somalia’s Justice Institutions and Prison…8 hours agoRead story →
1 minEast-AfricaCancer Survivor Fights to Reform Zambia’s Health System8 hours agoRead story → Explore Axadle
Latest from every desk
Across the Newsroom
The latest reporting, analysis and video from our specialist editorial desks.
01News desk
Eye on Africa
UN’s Precipitous Drawdown in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Looming Security Vacuum
02News desk
Business & Economy
Four-City Survey Raises Questions After Being Presented as Somali Opinion on Foreign…
03News desk
Opinion
Türkiye’s State-Building Partnership in Somalia Extends Beyond Assistance
04News desk
Culture & Society
UK Minister Visits Mogadishu, Reaffirms Long-Term Support for Somalia
Markets & FX Desk
Market & Remittance Rates
Live FXYour region: Somalia
USD / SOS
570.83
+0.00%
Gold (oz)
$4,628.10
+0.00%
Silver (oz)
$68.83
+0.00%
Diaspora Remittance Corridor
USD / SOS
Mogadishu & Central
26,000 SOS
USD / ETB
Addis Ababa / Somali Region
160.96 ETB
USD / DJF
Djibouti City / Red Sea
177.72 DJF
USD / KES
Nairobi Eastleigh
129.46 KES
Refreshed 11 hours ago
Open market overview
Ra'yi Ururin
Cod Bixin
Ma taageersan tahay nidaamka doorashada tooska ah ee qof iyo cod ee Soomaaliya 2026?
Do you support the direct one-person-one-vote election model for Somalia in 2026?
Direct News Delivery
75K+ Followers
Kala Soco Wararkii Ugu Dambeeyay WhatsApp & Telegram
Hel wararka degdegga ah, falanqeynta siyaasadda, iyo muuqaallada tooska ah adigoon seegin.
Live newsroom
3 active live pages · Live monitoring
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
Open Live Center
Follow the story as it happens
Latest live coverageNewest first
Rolling coverage
LIVE: National Security Council meets on regional operations
Follow live updates as the National Security Council reviews ongoing operations across the south…
Updated 2 months ago
Rolling coverage
LIVE: Electoral commission briefs media on the voter timeline
Real-time updates from the electoral commission briefing on registration and the 2026 voting calendar.
Updated 2 months ago
Election desk
Election Candidates
Profiles, records and policy positions for informed election coverage.
4 published items
All Candidates
Former Minister of Health
Maryan Qasim Profiles Campaign Around Health and Education Reform
Maryan Qasim, a former Minister of Health, is being profiled as an election candidate with a platform centered on health and education…
Former Prime Minister
Hassan Ali Khaire Listed as Leading Contender With Focus on Security and Economy
Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire is listed as a leading election contender, with his campaign message centered on security and the…
Opposition Leader
Opposition Figure Abdishakur Warsame Highlights Federalism and Reconciliation Agenda
Opposition figure Abdishakur Warsame is being presented in this candidate profile as a political voice focused on federalism and reconciliation across Somalia’s…
Investigations & analysis
Reports
Original reporting, data-led analysis and deeper context beyond the headline.
4 published items
All Reports
Investigation
Special Investigation
Special Report: Rebuilding Somalia’s coastal economy
How fisheries, ports, and trade are reshaping livelihoods along the Somali coast — an in-depth Axadle report.
Investigation
Special Investigation
Investigation: Tracing Humanitarian Aid Across the Horn of Africa—from International Donors to Local Communities
Axadle follows the path of humanitarian aid from donor to community, mapping the gaps along the way.
Investigation
Special Investigation
Mogadishu Security Trends 2021–2026: What Five Years of Data Reveal About Somalia’s Capital
A data-driven look at how security incidents have shifted across the capital over the past five years.
Verification desk
Fact Checks
Evidence-led checks of consequential claims, images and public statements.
4 published items
All Fact Checks
Mostly True
Fact Check: Did foreign investment reach $600M in 2026?
We examine the widely shared claim that Somalia attracted $600 million in foreign investment this year.
Misleading
Fact Check: Viral Claim on 2027 Voter Registration Figures Lacks Verifiable Numbers
A viral post claims record voter registration figures for 2027, but the specific figures and the relevant commission record were not provided…
False
Fact Check: Viral Mogadishu Port Expansion Video Lacks Verified Origin Details
A video circulating online is being described as showing a new terminal at Mogadishu port. Based on the material provided to Axadle,…
Global briefing
World News
Essential international reporting, context and developments from around the world.
Latest first
2916 stories
Updated 2 hours ago
WorldWorld
Canada Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of U.S. Goods
Canada is preparing to impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on $20 billion in United States goods as the trade dispute between the two neighbors intensifies, while…
August 26, 2026 • 4 min read
Read full story
World desk
Developing
Around the world
World
Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Children, Local Authority Says
4 hours ago 1 min read
World
Iceland to Vote in Close Referendum on Resuming EU Talks
6 hours ago 4 min read
World
Iran and Oman Reach Agreement on Hormuz, IRGC Says
8 hours ago 3 min read
World
Zelensky Sees Opportunity for U.S. Mediation to End Ukraine War
12 hours ago 4 min read
Continue to World News
QURBAJOOGTA & DIASPORA NETWORK
Xarumaha Jaaliyadaha & Ganacsiga Caalamka
Xogta xawaaladaha, safarada, iyo wararka tooska ah ee magaalooyinka ay ku nool yihiin Soomaalida.
Live Remittance & Community Desk
Nairobi (Eastleigh)
Kenya / Bariga Afrika
USD / KES 129.50
Sicirka Xawaaladaha Kenya
London (UK & Europe)
United Kingdom & Yurub
GBP / USD 1.284
Sarifka Pound & Dollar
Minneapolis & USA
Waqooyiga Ameerika
USD / SOS 26,500
Xawaaladaha Mareykanka
Dubai & Khaliijka
UAE & Waddamada Carabta
USD / AED 3.672
Sarifka Dirham & Ganacsiga
Stockholm & Scandinavia
Sweden, Norway, Denmark
USD / SEK 10.45
Iskuxirka Jaaliyadaha Waqooyiga
East-Africa
UN’s Precipitous Drawdown in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Looming Security Vacuum
Somalia
Four-City Survey Raises Questions After Being Presented as Somali Opinion on…
North-Africa
Civil Society Calls on UN to Address Tunisia’s Human Rights Crisis
World
Canada Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of U.S. Goods
CAYAARAHA & TARTAMADA
Natiijooyinka Tooska ah & Xogta Cayaaraha
Kala soco horyaallada dalka, tartamada gobolka, iyo cayaaraha caalamiga ah ee xiisaha leh.
Match Center Live
Mogadishu City Club
2
VS
1
Dekedda FC
Horseed SC
1
VS
0
Heegan FC
Gaadiidka
-
VS
-
Elman FC
Jeenyo United
-
VS
-
Badbaado FC
Somalia (Ocean Stars)
1
VS
1
Uganda (Cranes)
Kenya (Harambee)
0
VS
0
Tanzania (Taifa)
Arsenal
2
VS
1
Chelsea
Real Madrid
3
VS
2
Bayern Munich
Wararkii Ugu Dambeeyay Cayaaraha
East-Africa
UN’s Precipitous Drawdown in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Looming…
August 26, 2026
Somalia
Four-City Survey Raises Questions After Being Presented as Somali…
August 26, 2026
North-Africa
Civil Society Calls on UN to Address Tunisia’s Human…
August 26, 2026
World
