Somalia news, politics, security, diplomacy, and public affairs from Axadle, with breaking updates and analysis from Mogadishu and across the country.
Saturday June 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s 2026 National Secondary School Certificate Examination got underway on Saturday with more than 44,000 students across the country sitting for the high-stakes test, education…
By: Yusuf Said HersiSaturday June 20, 2026 Qaybta 1-aad: Hordhac Markii Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud uu dib ugu soo laabtay…
By: Yusuf Said HersiSaturday June 20, 2026 Hadal dhowaan ka soo yeeray Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka Puntland State ayaa kiciyey doodo siyaasadeed oo…
Saturday June 20, 2026 Hafso Mursal sits inside the shop she expanded using a business loan in Hagardera refugee camp/Ahmed…
Tuğba AltunFriday June 19, 2026 Somalia’s ports minister has called on those chasing power to contest elections instead of reaching…
Friday June 19, 2026 From Somalia to Edmonton, Dr. Fadumo Isse has carried a single-minded drive for education across continents…
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency chief, Mahad Mohamed Salad, landed in Dhuusamareeb on Thursday for talks…
Egyptian Sailors’ Hostage Crisis in Somalia Deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia – The ordeal of Egyptian sailors held on the oil tanker…
Friday June 19, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State moved on Thursday to tighten its grip on security in areas…
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro says direct flights…
Friday June 19, 2026 Johannesburg (AX) — Alarm is mounting among Somalis in South Africa as anti-immigrant campaigns and street…
