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Pirates have hijacked a vessel off the Somali coast. This is why they are making a resurgence

A recent attack saw pirates fire guns before hijacking a vessel

The Independent UK

Special forces sent to tanker hijacked by Somali pirates

The pirates fired machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades before boarding the vessel

The Independent UK

EU naval force races to ship seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia

European Union naval forces are racing to reach a Malta-flagged tanker held by pirates off the coast of Somalia

The Independent UK

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Pirates board tanker off Somali coast after firing machine guns and RPGs

All 24 members of the crew are safe and accounted for, the shipping company responsible for the attacked vessel said

Evening Standard

Fears over resurgence of Somali pirates after tanker attacked with rocket-propelled grenades

European Union's Operation Atalanta has responded to other recent pirate attacks in the area

The Independent UK

UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid

Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving people in South Sudan, Somalia and DRC

The Guardian - UK

Real risk of famine in Somalia due to aid cuts: ‘We don’t know where support will come from’

Exclusive: The number of people in ‘food emergency’ has tripled over the course of the year in Somalia’s South West State, with the the state’s humanitarian minister predicting a ‘food catastrophe’ next year

The Independent UK

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Man who smuggled missile parts from Iran to Houthi rebels jailed for 40 years in US

US forces boarded an unflagged small vessel in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Somalia on January 11 2024 and discovered Iranian made weapons

Evening Standard

Zidane's son describes pride of playing for Algeria in quest for 2026 World Cup

Luca Zidane, the son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, spoke of his pride after he was selected for the Algeria squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

Radio France Internationale

Somali government forces end a 6-hour siege at a major prison, killing all 7 attackers

Somali government forces have ended a six-hour siege by militants at a major prison near the president’s office in Mogadishu

The Independent UK

Militants attack major prison in Mogadishu hours after roadblocks lifted

Explosions and heavy gunfire have erupted near Somalia’s presidential palace in an attack by a militant group targeting a major prison

The Independent UK

‘The fear was immense’: al-Shabaab exploits fragmented politics to reclaim land in Somalia

With Islamist militant group 40km from Mogadishu, a ‘strategic stalemate’ has been reached, but some fear worst is yet to come

The Guardian - UK

Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: what we learnt from black mambas

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep rodent populations in check and, in turn, help to protect crops and limit disease spread. The species ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal…

The Conversation

U.N. food agency to suspend food aid for 750,000 people in Somalia next month

The U.N. food agency has announced cuts to food assistance for hundreds of thousands in Somalia, where millions face the devastating effects of climate change and severe hunger

The Independent UK

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Euronews

Somalia says no to Egyptian and Ethiopian peacekeepers clashing on its soil

There will be no "proxy war" between Egypt and Ethiopia on Somali soil, according to the country's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Al Jazeera

‘Killed us twice’: Families of US drone victims seek reparations in Somalia

In letters seen by Al Jazeera, US AFRICOM admits to killing civilians in air raids, but refuses ‘condolence payment’.

Al Jazeera

Somaliland recognition for forced transfer of Palestinians? ‘Not worth it’

Locals and analysts say reported plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region.

Al Jazeera

Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict

Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.

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Evening Standard

Somali asylum seeker says his only crime is 'coming to the UK' amid hotel protests

Khadar Mohamed, who fled his home in Somalia in 2022, said he had never heard the term ‘scumbag’ until he came to the hotel

The Independent UK

Cheetah cubs rescued before they are lost to illegal trade

10 undernourished cheetah cubs held in captivity for months and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued

The Independent UK

Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says

The U.N. says sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of cases in the Central African Republic, Congo, Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan

The National (Scotland)

Scottish charities to clear landmines to help frankincense tree project in Somalia

Two Scottish charities are teaming up to help precious frankincense trees in war-torn Somalia by clearing landmines which stand in the way of the…

The Conversation

Somalia’s education crisis: why so few children attend school and what could be done to change that

Around 98 million children and youth in sub-Saharan Africa are out of school, accounting for nearly 40% of the global out-of-school population. This is disproportionately high, considering that the region accounts for roughly 15% of the world’s population. In simple terms, “out-of-school children” is defined as those within the age…

Euronews

Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy

On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production.

The Independent UK

The camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs for this African nation

A camel milk yogurt factory has even been built

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