Somalia
Puntland State Will Act Independently Until “Consensus-Based Government” Is Formed, Says President Deni
AXADLE, June 16 — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni on Monday said the northeastern Federal State will continue to…
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Somalia
Somalia condemns Israeli engagement with North Western State of Somalia as sovereignty violation
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Tuesday voiced alarm over reports of Israeli contact with…
East-Africa
Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre Marks Four Years in Office, Citing Progress on Security and Reforms
Mogadishu (Axadle) – Four years have passed since President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud selected Hamza Abdi Barre to lead Somalia’s government,…
East-Africa
Netanyahu Compares Somaliland’s Recognition Bid to Israel’s Campaign for Jerusalem Recognition
Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country faces challenges similar to those faced by Somaliland, stating…
East-Africa
South West State President Aadan Madoobe Visits Mogadishu, Pledges Security and State-Building Priorities
Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur (Aadan Madoobe) arrived in Mogadishu today for his first trip since being elected president of South…
Somalia
Somalia Rejects North Western State of Somalia-Israel Engagement, Warns It Will Defend National Unity
Somalia Rebukes North Western State of Somalia-Israel Contacts, Vows Steps to Protect Unity MOGADISHU, June 16 — Somalia’s federal government…
Somalia
Somalia Faces a Critical Crossroads Over Its National Direction
Abdirahman Roble UlayareTuesday June 16, 2026 After more than a quarter century of political turbulence, Somalia remains locked in a…
Somalia
Somali army chief, Egyptian defense attaché discuss military cooperation
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Egypt moved to deepen military ties on Sunday, when Somali National Army Commander Maj. Gen.…
Somalia
Jubaland Says Somalia’s Crisis Needs Dialogue, Warns Against Politicizing Army
KISMAYO, June 16 — Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has sharply criticized Somalia’s federal leadership, saying the country’s mounting political and…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia opens embassy in Jerusalem after Israel’s recognition
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — In a move that underscores its push for wider international standing, North Western…
