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3rd May, 2013
Somali famine toll worse than feared at 258,000: UN
Almost 260,000 people, half of them young children, died of hunger during the last famine in Somalia, according to a UN report.
Almost 260,000 people, half of them young children, died of hunger during the last famine in Somalia, according to a UN report.
6th April, 2013
How a matchbook can trap a wanted man
Simple matchbooks and posters are proving an effective US tool in the hunt of world's most wanted men.
Simple matchbooks and posters are proving an effective US tool in the hunt of world's most wanted men.
5th February, 2013
Somalia jails alleged rape victim, journalist for one year
Somalian Government arrested a woman and a journalist on charges of "insulting the state."
Somalian Government arrested a woman and a journalist on charges of "insulting the state."
29th January, 2013
Six killed in suicide blast outside Somali PM’s office
It is believed that many of those killed or wounded were soldiers or police. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
It is believed that many of those killed or wounded were soldiers or police. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
7th October, 2012
Regaining Somalia from Al-Shabaab
African Union troops alongside Somali forces seized the formerly Islamist-held town of Wanla Weyn on Sunday, the latest loss for the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab fighters, commanders…
African Union troops alongside Somali forces seized the formerly Islamist-held town of Wanla Weyn on Sunday, the latest loss for the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab fighters, commanders…
6th October, 2012
An explosive clean up
Somali National Army combat engineers sweep for improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and dispose of some of them by exploding them safely.
Somali National Army combat engineers sweep for improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and dispose of some of them by exploding them safely.
28th September, 2012
Kenyan army claims entering last Somali rebel stronghold
The Kenyan army said that it had entered the Somali port city of Kismayo, the last stronghold of the Al Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents.
The Kenyan army said that it had entered the Somali port city of Kismayo, the last stronghold of the Al Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents.
20th August, 2012
Somali parliament to meet for first time but presidential election delayed
The new parliament was expected to hold its inaugural session on the airport tarmac, with the election of speaker and president expected in coming days.
The new parliament was expected to hold its inaugural session on the airport tarmac, with the election of speaker and president expected in coming days.
23rd July, 2012
Somali militants execute three said to inform CIA, MI6
Somalia's most powerful militant group publicly executed three of its members Sunday, saying the trio had spied on the militants for the US and British intelligence agencies.
Somalia's most powerful militant group publicly executed three of its members Sunday, saying the trio had spied on the militants for the US and British intelligence agencies.
2nd July, 2012
Gunmen kill 17 in twin attacks on Kenyan churches
Masked gunmen killed 17 people and wounded dozens in gun and grenade attacks on two churches Sunday in the Kenyan town of Garissa.
Masked gunmen killed 17 people and wounded dozens in gun and grenade attacks on two churches Sunday in the Kenyan town of Garissa.
29th June, 2012
Troubled waters
While the families of the MV Albedo crew wait for their loved ones, measures must be taken to curtail hijacking attempts on seafarers.
While the families of the MV Albedo crew wait for their loved ones, measures must be taken to curtail hijacking attempts on seafarers.
26th June, 2012
Al Qaeda threatens Arab Spring nations: UK spy chief
Evan said that as the threat from al Qaeda in Pakistan declines, it has risen in Yemen, Somalia and the Sahel.
Evan said that as the threat from al Qaeda in Pakistan declines, it has risen in Yemen, Somalia and the Sahel.
22nd June, 2012
Somali piracy death toll rises as violence worsens
While solid data on previous years is limited, the total of 35 is the highest number of piracy-related fatalities in a single year.
While solid data on previous years is limited, the total of 35 is the highest number of piracy-related fatalities in a single year.
13th June, 2012
US drone program unpopular overseas: survey
After a lull in strikes as the US and Pakistan tried to mend fences, strikes have picked up again in recent weeks.
After a lull in strikes as the US and Pakistan tried to mend fences, strikes have picked up again in recent weeks.
1st June, 2012
UN report predicts increase in world’s displaced
Eighty per cent of refugees live in the developing world, including 1.7 million Afghans in Pakistan and a million in Iran.
Eighty per cent of refugees live in the developing world, including 1.7 million Afghans in Pakistan and a million in Iran.
17th May, 2012
American militant in Somalia craves fast food, misses family
“I'd like to make a round of the restaurants and get some Chinese food, some hot (chicken) wings, some Nestle ice cream.”
“I'd like to make a round of the restaurants and get some Chinese food, some hot (chicken) wings, some Nestle ice cream.”
11th May, 2012
Relatives of MV Albedo crew desperately seek funds to save loved ones
KARACHI: Family members of the crew aboard a ship hijacked by Somali pirates gathered at a busy roundabout in Karachi late Thursday, to collect ransom…
KARACHI: Family members of the crew aboard a ship hijacked by Somali pirates gathered at a busy roundabout in Karachi late Thursday, to collect ransom…
2nd May, 2012
Suicide bomber kill six including lawmakers in Somalia
Witnesses said a man entered a restaurant, where lawmakers were meeting with the public, before blowing himself up.
Witnesses said a man entered a restaurant, where lawmakers were meeting with the public, before blowing himself up.
29th February, 2012
Pirates held Pakistanis as slaves: Danish Navy
The Iranian and Pakistani crew of a hijacked cargo ship were treated like slaves by Somali pirates before their release in a deadly rescue operation, Denmark's navy said.
The Iranian and Pakistani crew of a hijacked cargo ship were treated like slaves by Somali pirates before their release in a deadly rescue operation, Denmark's navy said.
24th February, 2012
Reports of air attack said to kill four in Somalia
Kenya's military has launched multiple airborne attacks in southern Somalia since Kenyan troops moved into the region in October.
Kenya's military has launched multiple airborne attacks in southern Somalia since Kenyan troops moved into the region in October.
