Several people including warriors and civilians have been killed and many others wounded in clashes between pro-government forces and insurgents in Mogadishu. Read more »
Clashes in the town of Beled Hawo, an important trading gateway, have left ten people dead and scores injured. Read more »
The African Union has asked the United Nations to act swiftly in bringing about peace and security in the war-torn country. Read more »
Somalia President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has appointed a new Prime Minister almost a month after the resignation of prime minister Omar Abdirashid. Read more »
After a worrying setback when their Somali government allies deserted their posts, African Union troops in Mogadishu managed to contain the situation, but remain under pressure. Read more »
The United Nations refugee agency says that civilian deaths in the Somali conflict have reached "alarming levels," with at least 250 people killed and 400 wounded in the past two ... Read more »
Muhamoud Mugisha, one of the suspects charged with the July 11 Kampala twin bombings, yesterday appeared at Nakawa Magistrates' Court and recorded an extra-judicial statement. Read more »
Jama Idle Ibrahim, a/k/a Jaamac Ciidle, of Somalia, pled guilty today to acts of piracy against the USS Ashland. Read more »
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