Skip to content
Monday, October 19, 2026 7 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH Fajr 04:31
Muqdisho 25°C
Breaking: Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ Label
Breaking News
Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ LabelUkraine Drone Attack Sets Saint Petersburg Refinery AblazeSomalia’s Opposition Alliance to Hold Key Political Talks in NairobiUpstream Engineering Creates a Transboundary Choke Point for Somali Water SovereigntyAI-altered photo falsely places Al-Shabaab leader among fighters captured by pro-Laftagareen forces in DiinsoorUS and UNICEF Reach $25 Million Deal to Prevent Medicine ShortagesEthiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ LabelUkraine Drone Attack Sets Saint Petersburg Refinery AblazeSomalia’s Opposition Alliance to Hold Key Political Talks in NairobiUpstream Engineering Creates a Transboundary Choke Point for Somali Water SovereigntyAI-altered photo falsely places Al-Shabaab leader among fighters captured by pro-Laftagareen forces in DiinsoorUS and UNICEF Reach $25 Million Deal to Prevent Medicine Shortages
Axadle
SO Subscribe

Trending Now

1Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ LabelEthiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ LabelOctober 19, 20262Ukraine Drone Attack Sets Saint Petersburg Refinery AblazeUkraine Drone Attack Sets Saint Petersburg Refinery AblazeOctober 19, 20263Woman dies after torrential rain causes flooding in SpainWoman dies after torrential rain causes flooding in SpainOctober 19, 2026

Latest News

LIVE RESULTS 38.0% reporting Updated 12:31 · August 9, 2026

Somalia Election Center 2026

Verified election updates, candidate profiles and results from across Somalia.

4Candidates
38.0%Reporting
12:31 · August 9, 2026Latest update
Latest election update Galmudug Election Process Draws Renewed Scrutiny as Officials Yet to Confirm Key Details September 14, 2026
Candidates Results Timeline
Open Election Dashboard
Awdal — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Bakool — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Banaadir — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Bari — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Bay — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Galguduud — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Gedo — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Hiiraan — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Jubbada Dhexe — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Jubbada Hoose — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Mudug — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Nugaal — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Sanaag — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Shabeellaha Dhexe — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Shabeellaha Hoose — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Sool — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Togdheer — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Woqooyi Galbeed — leading: Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed Awdal Bakool Banaadir Bari Bay Galguduud Gedo Hiiraan Jubbada Dhexe Jubbada Hoose Mudug Nugaal Sanaag Shabeellaha Dhexe Shabeellaha Hoose Sool Togdheer Woqooyi Galbeed Mogadishu
Your reading desk

For You

A personalized mix shaped by the topics you follow, stories you save and editions you read.

Personalized
Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ Label1 minEast-AfricaEthiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ Label3 hours agoRead story Ukraine Drone Attack Sets Saint Petersburg Refinery Ablaze4 minWorldUkraine Drone Attack Sets Saint Petersburg Refinery Ablaze4 hours agoRead story Somalia’s Opposition Alliance to Hold Key Political Talks in Nairobi2 minSomaliaSomalia’s Opposition Alliance to Hold Key Political Talks in Nairobi8 hours agoRead story Upstream Engineering Creates a Transboundary Choke Point for Somali Water Sovereignty8 minEast-AfricaUpstream Engineering Creates a Transboundary Choke Point for Somali Water Sovereignty10 hours agoRead story AI-altered photo falsely places Al-Shabaab leader among fighters captured by pro-Laftagareen forces in Diinsoor4 minSomaliaAI-altered photo falsely places Al-Shabaab leader among fighters captured by pro-Laftagareen forces…11 hours agoRead story US and UNICEF Reach $25 Million Deal to Prevent Medicine Shortages4 minSomaliaUS and UNICEF Reach $25 Million Deal to Prevent Medicine Shortages13 hours agoRead story Woman dies after torrential rain causes flooding in Spain2 minWorldWoman dies after torrential rain causes flooding in Spain15 hours agoRead story Remembrance Serves as a Tool for Preventing Future Violence7 minSomaliaRemembrance Serves as a Tool for Preventing Future Violence22 hours agoRead story Four dead, dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base4 minWorldFour dead, dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base1 day agoRead story Netanyahu Says Iran Is Developing Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. Territory2 minSomaliaNetanyahu Says Iran Is Developing Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. Territory1 day agoRead story Djibouti Faces a Critical Juncture Between Two Regional Conflicts5 minEast-AfricaDjibouti Faces a Critical Juncture Between Two Regional Conflicts1 day agoRead story Somalia defeat Rwanda on penalties to reach CECAFA U-17 final2 minEast-AfricaSomalia defeat Rwanda on penalties to reach CECAFA U-17 final1 day agoRead story
Explore Axadle

Across the Newsroom

The latest reporting, analysis and video from our specialist editorial desks.

Latest from every desk
Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ Label
01News desk
Eye on Africa

Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Rejects Marco Rubio’s ‘Separatist’ Label

3 hours ago
Somalia’s Opposition Alliance to Hold Key Political Talks in Nairobi
02News desk
Business & Economy

Somalia’s Opposition Alliance to Hold Key Political Talks in Nairobi

8 hours ago
Somalia Media Forum Opens as Press Freedom Concerns Persist
03News desk
Opinion

Somalia Media Forum Opens as Press Freedom Concerns Persist

1 month ago
Upstream Engineering Creates a Transboundary Choke Point for Somali Water Sovereignty
04News desk
Culture & Society

Upstream Engineering Creates a Transboundary Choke Point for Somali Water Sovereignty

10 hours ago
Markets & Services

Market & Remittance Rates

Live FX

Your region: Somalia

USD / SOS 571.45 +0.00%
Gold (oz) $4,175.40 +0.00%
Diaspora Remittance Corridor
USD / SOS Mogadishu & Central
26,000 SOS
USD / ETB Addis Ababa / Somali Region
161.53 ETB
USD / DJF Djibouti City / Red Sea
177.72 DJF
USD / KES Nairobi Eastleigh
129.79 KES
Ra'yi Ururin Cod Bixin Toos ah

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?

28,049 codad la dhiibtay
Live newsroom 4 active live pages Live monitoring
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Follow the story as it happens

Open Live Center
Latest live coverageNewest first
Open Live Center
Election desk

Election Candidates

Profiles, records and policy positions for informed election coverage.

4 published items All Candidates
Investigations & analysis

Reports

Original reporting, data-led analysis and deeper context beyond the headline.

4 published items All Reports
Verification desk

Fact Checks

Evidence-led checks of consequential claims, images and public statements.

4 published items All Fact Checks
Global briefing

World News

Essential international reporting, context and developments from around the world.

Latest first 3322 stories Updated 4 hours ago
World desk

Around the world

Developing
Woman dies after torrential rain causes flooding in Spain World Woman dies after torrential rain causes flooding in Spain 15 hours ago 2 min read
Four dead, dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base World Four dead, dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base 1 day ago 4 min read Pope Leo Returns to Vatican After Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery World Pope Leo Returns to Vatican After Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery 2 days ago 3 min read Teacher tackled suspect in US school shooting, police say World Teacher tackled suspect in US school shooting, police say 2 days ago 2 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

Stay informed. Stay ahead.

Get the top stories from Axadle Times delivered to your inbox.

Pick your topics. Double opt-in — confirm via email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.