Opinions
Sacdiyo Bajaaj Case Raises Free Speech Questions in Somalia
Every morning, Sacdiyo leaves home to drive a bajaj through the busy streets of Mogadishu. Like thousands of other low-income workers, she…
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Mogadishu
Somalia
Somali Opposition Alliance Rejects Speaker Election, Alleges Government Interference
Monday August 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s main opposition alliance has rejected the planned election of a new speaker of the…
Somalia
Bristol Lord Mayor Yasin Mohamud Arrives in Mogadishu for Official Visit
Sunday August 9, 2026 Bristol’s first Lord Mayor of Somali heritage, Yasin Mohamud, has arrived in Mogadishu for an official visit aimed…
Somalia
Somalia Intelligence Agency Arrests Nine Suspected al-Shabab Members in Mogadishu
Saturday August 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Friday that it had detained nine people suspected…
Somalia
U.S. Urges Somalia Political Deal as AFRICOM Chief Visits Mogadishu
U.S. Pushes for Somali Political Consensus as AFRICOM Commander Visits Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — Security and politics took center stage in Mogadishu…
Somalia
President Mohamud Tours Mogadishu Port, Urges Faster Modernization
Wednesday July 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the Port of Mogadishu on Wednesday, inspecting infrastructure improvements…
Somalia
Somali State Minister Denied Entry to Kenya, Deported to Mogadishu
Somali state minister deported to Mogadishu after Kenya entry denial NAIROBI, Kenya — A senior Somali presidency official was turned away at…
Somalia
Photo Captures the Night Mogadishu Broke With Its Recent Past
By: Abdinasir A. Mohamed Sunday July 26, 2026 These images capture a striking late-night scene: crowds filling the capital’s streets to celebrate June…
Somalia
Somalia Election Dispute Deepens as Puntland State, Jubaland Exit Mogadishu Talks
Somalia election rift widens as Puntland State and Jubaland quit Mogadishu negotiations MOGADISHU – Somalia’s electoral crisis has intensified after delegations representing…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister Welcomes Progress in Mogadishu Electoral Talks
Tuesday July 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Tuesday that electoral negotiations between Somalia’s federal government and…
Somalia
Somali Football Chief Hopes FIFA President Visits Mogadishu
Monday July 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s invitation to attend the closing stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could provide…
