An embattled Somali radio station has received an international press freedom award at a ceremony held in Paris, France. Read more »
There is increasing pressure on South Africa to join the anti-piracy efforts. Some say that modern warships acquired as part of the post-apartheid arms deal could be deployed, but ... Read more »
Amnesty International has released a hard-hitting report with stinging findings alleging that police and soldiers are harassing Somali refugees. Read more »
Consumers of imported goods are headed for a festive season marked by high prices as Somali gangs, who have been attacking ships in the Indian Ocean, shift their activities close ... Read more »
Rising civilian casualties in Mogadishu's latest round of fighting has led some civil society organizations to accuse the African Union mission in the country of indiscriminate ... Read more »
East Africa's imported goods could cost more if the UN declares the Western India Ocean region a war-risk zone in response to piracy attacks that have affected more than 40 vessels ... Read more »
The war against piracy in the Indian Ocean has suffered a setback after the High Court ruled that Kenya has no jurisdiction over offences conducted outside its territorial waters. Read more »
The United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict today deplored the rapid rise in the recruitment of children by armed groups in Somalia, as well as an emerging trend of ... Read more »
Somalia has appointed a new prime minister and leaders hope he will breathe new life into the TFG, but just how can he turn round a country that has been in turmoil for almost two ... Read more »
At least 1,000 Somalis will arrive in Uganda for a nine-month basic military training before they can be deployed as soldiers by the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia. Read more »
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