MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Somalia, local authorities said Friday. An official in Xaafuun ...

The waters off Somalia, in particular, have been notorious for piracy incidents that have disrupted international shipping, imperiled seafarers, and prompted multinational military responses.

The United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) decided in December 2024 to replace the current AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with a ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Ethiopian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mesganu Arga and Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed Musse have arrived in the capital Mogadishu. This follows up on the agreement ...

Over half a million people participated in voting showcasing the immense interest and pride the recognition has within the Somali community.

The waters off Somalia, in particular, have been notorious for piracy incidents that have disrupted international shipping, imperiled seafarers, and prompted multinational military responses.

Many are still haunted by the aborted legacy of DR Congo’s first prime minister, who was murdered on January 17, 1961. Rights groups say police used starvation as a weapon to force out illegal ...

Piracy incidents worldwide continue to show a downward trend with the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reporting the lowest number of attacks and armed robbery ...

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