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Somalis mark Eid al-Fitr with prayers and celebrations across Somalia

Axadle Editorial Desk
Somalia
Saturday March 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — From Mogadishu’s packed prayer grounds to towns across the country and into North Western State of Somalia, Somalis ushered in Eid al-Fitr on Friday with early-morning prayers, family visits and public calls for unity. Thousands streamed to mosques and open spaces at daybreak to perform the Eid prayer, then embraced and traded greetings as the month of Ramadan came to an end. In the capital, major prayer grounds filled quickly as worshippers gathered shoulder to shoulder, and…

Prime Minister Roble skips Somali and Turkish celebrations amid allegations with Farmaajo

Axadle Editorial Desk
East Africa
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, who is also the coordinator of government functions, skipped dinner for outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Thursday evening tomark the 10th anniversary of Somali-Turkish cooperation. It was activated in 2011 when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan first visited Somalia as PrimeMinister. Since then, Ankara and Mogadishu have beencelebrating the day to strengthen their relationship. Relations with Farmaajo While the country prepares to hold general…