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AU force boosts size, positions in Mogadishu: official ( Sep 4 2010 ) NAIROBI — The African Union force in Somalia ..
Khat seized in Calgary ( Sep 4 2010 ) Border officials at Calgary International Airport have intercepted a large quantity of the drug ..
In Somalia, foreign intervention won't resolve Al Shabab threat ( Sep 3 2010 ) By Scott Baldauf
Uganda ready to send 10,000 troops to Somalia: army ( Sep 3 2010 ) KAMPALA — Uganda said Thursday it can provide up to ..
EU allocates additional 47 mln euros for peacekeeping operation in Somalia NAIROBI, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) The European Commission ..
Top UN Official Dismisses Talk of Somali Government Collapse ( Sep 2 2010 ) The U.N. Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs, Lynn Pascoe..
Bombs, shelling kill dozens in Somalia ( Sep 01 2010 ) (CNN) -- At least nine civilians were killed and 25 were injured ..
Roadside bomb in Somalia kills 8, wounds 14 ( Sep 01 2010 ) MOGADISHU, Somalia — Medical officials and witnesses say ...
Somali Government Denies Ethiopia Sent Troops into Somalia ( Aug 31 2010 ) Somalia's Transitional Federal Government is denying...
African Union peacekeepers killed in Somalia ( Aug 30 2010 ) Four African Union peacekeepers were killed when a mortar hit Somalia's ..
Somalia Clashes Kill 10 People, Including Four Peacekeepers ( Aug 30 2010 ) By Hamsa Omar
15 dead in fresh clashes in Somalia ( Aug 29 2010 ) At least 15 civilians died and 25 others were wounded in a heavy fighting in the ....
Danish navy helicopter foils pirate attack off Somali coast ( Aug 28 2010 ) COPENHAGEN — A helicopter from a Danish warship under NATO operational ..
Gunfire rattles Mogadishu after fighting ( Aug 27 2010 ) MOGADISHU — Sporadic gunfire rang out in Mogadishu on Thursday ..
Somalia fears key Ramadan dates will bring more Islamist attacks ( Aug 26 2010 ) Mogadishu civilians move out as al-shabaab ..
White House decries Al-Shabab attack in Somalia ( Aug 25 2010 ) VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — The White House is decrying the attack by al-Qaida-linked
Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility for Somalia Hotel Bombing ( Aug 25 2010 ) Somalia's al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab ....
Somali MPs killed in hotel suicide attack ( Aug 24 2010 ) Islamist gunmen have stormed a hotel close to Somalia's presidential palace and killed at least
More AU Troops Arrive in Somalia ( Aug 24 2010 ) An African Union official said Monday that hundreds of additional troops have arrived..
Rain Eases Somalia's Humanitarian Crisis ( Aug 24 2010 ) The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization ...
Dutch navy ship headed for Somalia ( Aug 23 2010 ) The Dutch supply ship Amsterdam leaves the northern port of Den Helder on Monday, bound for Somalia.
'Fighters killed' in Somalia blasts ( Aug 23 2010 ) The Somali government says 10 anti-government fighters have been killed by ...
Somalia rebels looking increasingly like Taliban ( Aug 22 2010 ) By JASON STRAZIUSO and MOHAMED OLAD HASSAN (AP)
Kenya too strong for Somalia ( Aug 21 2010 ) Kenya overpowered Somalia 6-0 as Sudan ...
Somali militants seize and burn aid food ( Aug 21 2010 ) By MOHAMED OLAD HASSAN (AP)
UN appeals for unhindered access of relief aid to Somalia ( Aug 20 2010 ) Source:Xinhua
Somalia's once stable Puntland hit by insurgency ( Aug 20 2010 ) NAIROBI, Kenya — The northeastern tip of Somalia has been ..
Kenya accused of illegal World Cup bomb extraditions ( Aug 19 2010 ) Human rights activists have accused Kenya of secretly ..
Uganda charges 32 suspects over Kampala bombings ( Aug 18 2010 ) Kampala - Some 32 people were charged with terrorism..
Deaths in Mogadishu camp attack ( Aug 18 2010 ) At least nine people have been killed and 53 others wounded in renewed ..
Food prices in Somali capital go up during Ramadan ( Aug 18 2010 ) By MOHAMED OLAD HASSAN (AP)
South Africa considers sending troops to back Somalia mission ( Aug 16 2010 ) Savious Kwinika in Johannesburg and Tracy McVeigh
UN official says "critical gaps" exist in assistance to Somalia ( Aug 16 2010 ) Source: Xinhua
Somalia journalist jailed for Islamist interview ( Aug 15 2010 ) MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's semi-autonomous region ..
Seven fighters killed in northern Somalia clashes ( Aug 14 2010 ) MOGADISHU — Fresh clashes erupted Friday in the northern ..
Uganda displays suspects in deadly bomb attacks ( Aug 14 2010 ) By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
Ethiopia May Send Troops to Somalia ( Aug 13 2010 ) Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia said in a press statement held yesterday ...
Somalia Set for Increased Fighting During Ramadan ( Aug 12 2010 ) Both peacekeepers and insurgents say fighting ...
Christian leaders deplore expulsion of aid agencies from Somalia ( Aug 12 2010 ) Nairobi (ENI).
The Tide Turns For A While ( Aug 11 2010 ) Al Shabaab has banned three more Western aid agencies
Crisis in Somalia: The US- AU, al-Shabab Twist Somalia into Stalemate ( Aug 11 2010 ) by James Gundun
Ex-child refugee faces deportation to native Somalia after life of crime in Canada ( Aug 10 2010 ) By Andrew Duffy, The Ottawa Citizen
EU and Country Co-Operate to Prosecute Pirates Nairobi, AllAfrica, ( Aug 10 2010 ) As part of its mission Op Atalanta,
U.N. plans to increase presence in Somalia ( Aug 10 2010 ) CNN) -- More U.N. personnel will be sent to the ..
U.N. Back to Somalia After 17 Years Nairobi, Reuters, ( Aug 10 2010 ) The United Nations plans to move....
UK blocks sanctions against suspected Somali pirates Londom ( Aug 10 2010 )
Somalia's al Shabaab rebels expel three aid groups Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Aug 10 2010 ) Somalia's al Shabaab insurgents said on Monday
Somalia: Soldiers kill 15 militia members Mogadishu, AP - ( Aug 9 2010 ) Security forces on Sunday attacked the base of a militia
Civilians continue to bear brunt of Somali warfare ( Aug 7 2010 ) By Baikong Mamid
Hijacked ship arrives in Somalia ( Aug 7 2010 ) A ship hijacked by Somali pirates earlier this week has arrived ..
U.S. Links Suspects to Somalia ( Aug 6 2010 ) By EVAN PEREZ
US Charges 14 With Aiding Somalia's al-Shabab ( Aug 5 2010 ) The U.S. government says 14 people in three U.S. states ...
AU Peacekeepers Doing Vital Work in Somalia ( Aug 5 2010 ) African leaders meeting recently ..
Sana’a Forum hails Ethiopia’s efforts for peace Adis Ababa, Sudan Times, ( Aug 4 2010 ) The Sana’a Cooperation Forum summit
4,000 African Union troops head to Somalia Nairobi, The National, ( Aug 5 2010 ) With fears raised after last month’s attack
Somali civilians suffer high number of injuries during war Mogadishu, CNN - ( Aug 5 2010 ) A high proportion of civilians ....
17 killed, 28 injured in Somali clashes Mogadishu, Press TV - ( Aug 5 2010 ) At least 17 people have been killed and 28 injured
Obama Hosts Young African Leaders Forum Washington DC, VOA - ( Aug 5 2010 ) U.S. President Barack Obama greeted 115 ...
Somali pirates, Saudi owner say ransom agreed Mogadishu/Riyadh Reuters, ( Aug 4 2010 ) Somali pirates and the owners of a Saudi ship
Botswana will not send troops to Somalia ! GABORONE, Daily Nation - ( Aug 4 2010 ) Botswana has said that it will not ....
More troops in Somalia not a solution, experts say Nairobi, AP - ( Aug 4 2010 ) It's been almost two decades since U.S troops ....
Somali Islamists demand cash and jewelry for holy war ( Aug 4 2010 ) By Mohamed Ahmed and Abdi Sheikh
Botswana will not send troops to Somalia ( Aug 3 2010 ) By WENE OWINO, NATION Correspondent
K'naan urged to tone down politics ( Aug 4 2010 ) K'naan has revealed he was urged to tone down the political messages
More troops in Somalia not a solution, experts say ( Aug 3 2010 ) NAIROBI, Kenya-It's been almost two decades since..
U.S. Funds Sends Africans To Somalia For War Kampala, GIN - ( Aug 2 2010 ) African leaders will send thousands
Somali Pirates Capture Cargo Ship in Gulf of Aden Gulf of Aden, VOA - ( Aug 2 2010 ) The European Union Naval Force says ...
Burundi Considers Increasing Troop Strength in Somalia ! Kampala, VOA - ( Aug 2 2010 ) Uganda hosted the African Union bi-annual summit
Wife of Kampala bomb suspect tells of his arrest Kampala, Daily Nation - ( Aug 2 2010 ) More than 20 police officers wearing hoods
Somalia to Take Part in Singapore Youth Olympic Games Mogadishu, NNP - ( Aug 2 2010 ) The Somali National Olympic Committee .....
Uganda: 3 Kenyans charge for twin attacks Kampala, Africa News - ( Aug 2 2010 ) A Ugandan court has charged three Kenyan men
FMs Addresses Security Challenges in Somalia Sana'a Xinhua ( Aug 2 2010 ) he 12th-round foreign ministers meeting
Thirteen insurgents killed in Somalia's Puntland Hargeisa, Reuters, ( Jul 28 2010 ) Thirteen militia from the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab
EU pledges more support to Kenya for piracy trials Nairobi, KBC - ( Jul 28 2010 ) The European Union has pledged more support
Suspected Somali pirates to be arraigned in USA NORFOLK, Va. AP - ( Jul 28 2010 ) Eleven Somali nationals accused in separate attacks
Civilians killed in Somalia clashes Mogadishu, Al-Jaziira, ( Jul 28 2010 ) At least 17 civilians have been killed .....
Dhismaha Xisbiga Dimuqraadiga Banaadir Soest, Holland - WMC - ( Jul 26 2010 ) Munaasabad balaaran oo loogu dabaal degayo
At least 19 dead in Somalia fighting, official says Mogadishu, CNN - ( Jul 26 2010 ) At least 19 people died and 34 were injured ....
A.U. Ministers agree to take on Al-Shabaab ! Kampala, Afronline - ( Jul 26 2010 ) The African Union has agreed to change ......
Mogadishu fighting kills 14 civilians Mogadishu, AFP - ( Jul 20 2010 ) Somalia's Shebab insurgents have launched ...
Attorneys: Accused pirates blindfolded, handcuffed RICHMOND, Va AP - ( Jul 20 2010 ) Three Somali men being prosecuted ......
Uganda Opposition Calls For Withdrawal Of Troops From Somalia Kampala, D-J ( Jul 20 2010 ) Uganda's largest opposition party,
Editorial : Kenyan firms make killing from piracy ! Nairobi, Daily Nation, ( Jul 19 2010 ) Piracy and the big money ........
Pakistanis among 20 held in Uganda terror investigation Kampala, AFP - ( Jul 19 2010 ) Ugandan police said they had arrested ...
UN aid worker kidnapped in Somalia ! Mogadishu, AFP - ( Jul 19 2010 ) Gunmen in Somalia kidnapped Sunday a local employee
Mubarak discusses Somali sitauation with President Sharif Cairo - G. Hamdalla ( Jul 19 2010 ) President Hosni Mubarak receives today
Will Somalia see a return of U.N. peacekeepers? Washington,DC - (Xinhua) ( Jul 18 2010 ) African leaders are calling for the deployment
US supports AU mission in Somalia Nairobi, African News - ( Jul 18 2010 ) The US vowed to boost support for a peacekeeping mission
Kenyan Police Arrest Several Men For Uganda Bombing Nairobi, voa news , ( Jul 17 2010 ) Police in northeastern Kenya have arrested
US citizen Stuck in Egypt ! McLEAN, Va. CBS/AP - ( Jul 17 2010 ) Following a thorough FBI investigation,
Uganda Requests for New Somalia Rules Kampala, Reuters - ( Jul 17 2010 ) Uganda wants new rules of engagement
Somali man who lied to FBI to spend 4 months in prison St. Paul, Minn - MPR, ( Jul 17 2010 ) A Somali man convicted of lying
Japan To Extend Somalia Anti-piracy Mission By One Year Tokyo, Bernama - ( Jul 17 2010 ) The Japanese government plans
Ugandan Leader Vows Revenge for Kampala Bombings Kampala, VOA - ( Jul 17 2010 ) Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has vowed
Uganda willing to send 2,000 more troops to Somalia Kampala, AFP - ( Jul 16 2010 ) Uganda can provide 2,000 more troops
Uganda Probes Suspected Member Over Blasts ! Kampala, TWP - ( Jul 15 2010 ) Ugandan officials are investigating .......
Doubts over Uganda's role in Somalia ! Kampala, bbc - ( Jul 15 2010 ) Although not everyone is entirely convinced,
Somali Leader sends Condolence to his Ugandan counterpart Mogadishu, AV - ( Jul 15 2010 ) The President of Africa’s most insecure country
US sends FBI team to investigate Kampala blast Washington, D.C. - EI - ( Jul 15 2010 ) US has send a team of FBI officials ...........
Obama warns Africans over Shebab, al-Qaida ! Washington, D.C. - AFP - ( Jul 15 2010 ) President Barack Obama said Tuesday ....
SOMALIA: "Mogadishu faces a catastrophe" Mogadishu, Irin News - ( Jul 15 2010 ) Heavy fighting in the northern areas of the Somali capital
America needs to engage in Somalia ! Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Jul 14 2010 ) The bloody al-Shabab attacks in Uganda underline
Al-Shabab Militant Group Seeks to Replace Somali Government Mogadishu, VOA - ( Jul 14 2010 ) Al-Shabab is a Somali-based militant group
Unexploded bomb vest found in Uganda; 4 arrested Kampala, AP - ( Jul 14 2010 ) Investigators found an unexploded suicide vest ..
Kenyan experts see Al Shabaab threat to regional security Nairobi, Xinhua - ( Jul 13 2010 ) Kenya is likely to take a direct military role
Burundi Says It Will Not Withdraw Peacekeepers from Somalia Bujumbura, VOA - ( Jul 12 2010 ) Burundian officials say they will ...
Somalia, at War, Rummages for Cash ! Mogadishu, TWSJ - ( Jul 12 2010 ) The cash-strapped Somali government ......
Twin bombings strike crowds in Uganda: 64 Dead ! Kampala, AP - ( Jul 12 2010 ) Simultaneous explosions tore through .....
Russian destroyer to join UN anti-piracy mission Moscow - RIA Novosti - ( Jul 12 2010 ) Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer
Area Somali groups honor new graduates Columbus TCD - ( Jul 12 2010 ) Mussa Farah knows how important education
In Somalia, playing and watching soccer is a dangerous game Mogadishu, TWP - ( Jul 11 2010 ) On a police base in this war-scarred capital
SRSG welcomes regional support for Somali peace process Mogadishu, APO - ( Jul 11 2010 ) United Nations Special Representative for Somalia
Somali clerics work to denounce radical al-Shabab Nairobi, AP - ( Jul 10 2010 ) Somali clerics who are worried ....
Government Explains Reshuffling Mogadishu, AllAfrica, ( Jul 10 2010 ) The transitional government of Somalia
Eritrea urges no more African troops for Somalia ! Nairobi, AP - ( Jul 10 2010 ) Eritrea's information minister
TFG President Returns to Mogadishu Mogadishu, AllAfrica - ( Jul 9 2010 ) High delegation led by the Somali president
Somali-owned market vandalized ! St. Cloud By Dave Aeikens ( Jul 9 2010 ) St. Cloud police are investigating vandalism
Former Somali colonel not immune from suit COLUMBUS, Ohio AP - ( Jul 9 2010 ) A court filing argues that a former Somalia military colonel
No news on hijacked Bulgarian Panega crew Somalia TSE - ( Jul 9 2010 ) There is no current information ....
Risk of seafarers passing through Somalia ! Manila, Xinhua ( Jul 9 2010 ) The Philippine government is studying ways
Civilians compelled to fight along side Militants ! Mogadishu, Sunatimes, ( Jul 8 2010 ) Top Al shabab militia commander announced ......
23 Women and Children Injured By Shelling in Mogadishu Mogadishu, MSF - ( Jul 8 2010 ) As fierce fighting again gripped ...
Somalia's Shebab vow to step up jihad against AU Belet-Weyn, AFP - ( Jul 8 2010 ) Hundreds of Shebab supporters ......
Meles Zenawi holds talks with Somalia President Adis Ababa, Nazret.com - ( Jul 8 2010 ) Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Ethiopia ...
East African Assembly Calls For More Support To Somalia Adis Ababa, AHN News ( Jul 7 2010 ) East African countries called for the African Union mission
Pakistan Navy helicopter rescues 18 off Somalia Alula, Dawn.com - ( Jul 7 2010 ) Pakistan Navy helped save lives of 18 Pakistanis
Al-Shabab & Hizbul Islam Exchange Gunfire in Mogadishu Mogadishu AllAfrica - ( Jul 7 2010 ) At least 8 of Hizbul Islam and Harakat Al-shabab
French tourists may be billed if high-risk trips go wrong Paris, Guardian - ( Jul 6 2010 ) French tourists who run into trouble ......
Official Dismisses Threats by Insurgents in Somalia Mogadishu, VOA- ( Jul 6 2010 ) An official of the Uganda People’s Defense Force
Pirates hijack ship in Red Sea, force says Red Sea, CNN - ( Jul 6 2010 ) Pirates have hijacked a Marshall Islands-flagged ship
East African Leaders Pledge Urgent Military Help for Somalia Adis Ababa, VOA - ( Jul 6 2010 ) A hastily-called summit of East African leaders
GOLAHA WASIIRADA CUSUB EE DAWLADDA KMG AH EE SOOMALIA Muqdisho, Banadir.com - ( Jul 4 2010 ) Madaxa Golaha Wasiirada ...
Somalia Prime Minister Shuffles Cabinet Mogadishu, VOA - ( Jul 4 2010 ) The prime minister in Somalia's transitional government ...
Two Ugandan peacekeepers killed in Mogadishu fighting Mogadishu, AFP - ( Jul 4 2010 ) Two African Union peacekeepers from Uganda ...
UN: Situation in Somalia deteriorating daily ! Geneva, ( Jul 3 2010 ) The people of Somalia are facing an increasing lack of security
Many dead in Somali clashes Mogadishu, Al-Jazeera, ( Jul 3 2010 ) At least 17 people have been killed and dozens more injured
Ban urges unity in Somalia New York, AFP - ( Jul 3 2010 ) The UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged Somalis to seek unity
Somalia Launches Offensive Against Militants Mogadishu, TWSJ - ( Jul 3 2010 ) Somali and African troops launched a long-promised battle
Refugees Need More Protection, Says UN Evros River, TET - ( Jul 2 2010 ) Following the death of 16 migrants, mostly from Somalia,
Somalia Government Accused of Dishonest Negotiating Mogadishu, VOA - ( Jul 2 2010 ) A key military ally of the U.N.-backed TFG
Opposition candidate wins Somaliland election Hargeisa, AP - ( Jul 2 2010 ) An opposition candidate won the presidential vote
Shelling of Hospital continues despite ICRC pleas Mogadishu, ICRC - ( Jul 2 2010 ) Two more mortar shells have hit the hospital ...
Somaliland leader says will step down if loses polls Hargeisa, AFP - ( Jul 1 2010 ) The president of Somalia's self-declared
Somali president leads troops in anniversary battle Mogadishu, bbc - ( Jul 1 2010 ) Somalia's President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
Somalis in Minnesota Celebrate 50 Years of Independence Minneapolis, Mshale News - ( Jul 1 2010 ) Somalis in Minnesota marked ...
Somalia at 50: From heaven to hell ! Mogadishu, bbc - ( Jul 1 2010 ) Two Somalis look back on how life has changed ...
Somalis Denounce South African Government Mogadishu, AllAfrica - ( Jun 30 2010 ) The Somali people in South Africa
Somalia Official Says Aim Remains Peace and Security Mogadishu, voa news , ( Jun 30 2010 ) An official of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government
Attorneys for accused pirates question US charge RICHMOND, Va AP - ( Jun 30 2010 )
Fighting Kills 5 in Puntland Karkar Region - AllAfrica, ( Jun 30 2010 ) At least 5 people have been killed and 2 others wounded
Opinion: Allies at odds over Somalia ! Adis Ababa, AL-Jaziira- ( Jun 30 2010 ) The US and its main ally in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia,
Somali MPs Held Meeting in Mogadishu Mogadishu, AllAfrica, ( Jun 28 2010 ) The transitional parliamentarians of Somalia
U.S. court indicts Israeli suspected of arms trade with Somalia Florida, Haaretz- ( Jun 28 2010 ) Florida prosecutors suspect Hanoch Miller
Pirates hijack ship carrying antifreeze chemical Nairobi, AP - ( Jun 28 2010 ) Pirates hijacked a ship carrying a poisonous chemical
Somali election observer killed Hargeisa, CNN - ( Jun 28 2010 ) As ballots were being counted in Somaliland,
Editorial : Polarized Somalia marks 50 years of freedom ! Mogadishu, CNN - ( Jun 27 2010 ) A polarized Somalia marked its 50th anniversary of freedom
Rare Haven of Stability in Somalia Faces a Test Buroa,Somalia - TNYT - ( Jun 26 2010 ) The rallies usually start early in the morning,
Four killed in Clashes between Islamists in Somalia Mogadishu, BIN - ( Jun 26 2010 ) At least four people have been killed and 15 ....
Kenya opens fast-track piracy court in Mombasa Mombasa, BBC- ( Jun 25 2010 ) A court to mainly try suspected pirates has opened ...
Swede detained on suspicion of plotting terrorist attacks in Somalia Stockholm, AP - ( Jun 25 2010 ) A Swedish court has ordered a 26-year-old man ..
Somalia tops "Failed States Index" for 3rd year Peking, PDO - ( Jun 25 2010 ) According to the 2010 "Failed States Index" ....
Fatuma Mohamed, “I refuse to sell my daughter” KAKUMA,Kenya - IRIN - ( Jun 22 2010 ) Fatuma Mohammed, a refugee from Somalia,
Unpaid Soldiers Barricade Presidential Palace Moga0. ( Jun 21 2010 )
Somali pirate cook saves hostages, then disappears CONSTANTA, Romania, AP - ( Jun 20 2010 ) The pirate cook smuggled food to the terrified ...
Document of Current Coditions in Somalia ! Washington, DC - AllAfrica, ( Jun 20 2010 ) Testimony by Ted Dagne, Congressional Research Service,
Chinese navy protects tankers off Somalia BEIJING, UPI - ( Jun 20 2010 ) Chinese warships are now accompanying
UNICEF calls for more resources for children in Somalia Nairobi, BG - ( Jun 19 2010 ) The United Nations Children's Fund
U.S. Military Aid for Somalia Denounced Washington DC, TNYT - ( Jun 18 2010 ) A second United States senator complained
Kenyan police beat and extort Somalis fleeing war: HRW Nairobi, Reuters - ( Jun 18 2010 ) Kenyan police are using violence and intimidation
Somalia's gov't orders probe into child soldiers Nairobi, AP - ( Jun 18 2010 ) Somalia's president has ordered an investigation
Dutch court convicts 5 Somalis in piracy trial ROTTERDAM, Netherlands AP - ( Jun 18 2010 ) A Dutch court has convicted five Somalis
Somalia Transitional Federal Government Called Weak, Bad Option Washington DC - VOA - ( Jun 18 2010 ) In Washington, a congressional panel heard
Is the EU protecting illegal fishing vessels in Somalia waters? Somali Coast, BD - ( Jun 18 2010 ) Modern German justice ....
Taking shelter in State House Hargeisa, IRIN - ( Jun 17 2010 ) Khadra Osman Ismail collected tyre tubes,
Kenya urges Somalia to check infighting Nairobi, Daily Nation - ( Jun 17 2010 ) Kenya has urged the leadership of Somalia
Hizbul Islam faction in southern Somalia defects to Shabaab Belet-Weyne, By B. Roggio, ( Jun 16 2010 ) An important Hizbul Islam faction ...
Fighting in Somalia kills at least 13 Mogadishu, UPI - ( Jun 15 2010 ) At least 13 people died .......
Biden, Kiyonga meet over Somalia Nairobi, TNV - ( Jun 15 2010 ) US vice-president Joe Biden last week held talks ....
Kenya Wants Amisom Upgraded to UN Mission Nairobi, AllAfrica - ( Jun 15 2010 ) In the past six months, fighters of the .....
Somalia Experiences New Type of Fighting ! Mogadishu, TNYT - ( Jun 14 2010 ) From interclan fighting to religious battles to pirate wars,
Children Carry Guns for a U.S. Ally, Somalia Mogadishu, TNYT - ( Jun 14 2010 ) Awil Salah Osman prowls the streets of this shattered city,
Killed for Watching World Cup Matches ! Mogadishu, APA - ( Jun 14 2010 ) Islamist Militants of Hesb Islam ....
Ohio immigrant denies torture claim from Somalia COLUMBUS, Ohio, AP - ( Jun 14 2010 ) A lawsuit alleging that a former Somali
Somalia ‘clear of illegal fishing’ Mogadishu, Daily Nation, ( Jun 14 2010 ) Somalia’s Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources,
Editorial:New US priorities in East Africa ! Nairobi, TEA - ( Jun 14 2010 ) US Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Kenya ....
Doctors free woman from pain of embedded bullet Dubai, By Gulf News - ( Jun 13 2010 ) Farhiya Abdullah, 25, a mother of five children,
Clashes in Somalia kill 10, injures 12 Mogadishu, BIN - ( Jun 13 2010 ) Clashes between Somali government troops in Mogadishu,
Contact Group meeting on Piracy off of Somalia Washington, D.C. - USDS - ( Jun 12 2010 ) The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia
UN expresses sadness after Somalis seeking asylum drown Mozambique, (BNO NEWS) ( Jun 12 2010 ) The United Nations on Friday expressed
UK-flagged ship released by pirates after ransom drop Somali Coast - CNN - ( Jun 12 2010 ) The European Union's naval force patrolling ..
People across Africa celebrate start of World Cup JOHANNESBURG, AP - ( Jun 11 2010 ) From Johannesburg townships to Ghana's sprawling slums,
Al-Shabab Fighters Reportedly Killed in Somalia Dhusamareb - VOA - ( Jun 11 2010 ) A Somali militant group allied with the country's
EU Naval Mission ‘Offensive’ off Somalia Somali Coast Bloomberg - ( Jun 11 2010 ) The European Union’s Indian Ocean naval mission
Somali Soccer Fans Go Underground Mogadishu, TWSJ - ( Jun 10 2010 ) World Cup madness has come to this troubled nation,
AU hails Eritrea-Djibouti deal Addis Ababa, AFP - ( Jun 10 2010 ) African Union chief executive Jean Ping praised Eritrea and Djibouti
Three Somali Government Ministers Resign Mogadishu, VOA - ( Jun 10 2010 ) Three Somali ministers say they have resigned,
Biden in push to stabilise volatile East Africa Nairobi, AFP - ( Jun 10 2010 ) US Vice President Joe Biden met southern Sudan's leader
At Least 5 Killed in Mogadishu Blast Mogadishu, VOA - ( Jun 10 2010 ) Officials in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu,
Secretary-General names new UN envoy for Somalia New York, UN News Center, ( Jun 10 2010 ) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
French hostage in Somalia asks help for release ! Dubai, AFP - ( Jun 10 2010 ) A French security advisor kidnapped in Somalia 11 months
US Vice President Biden Visiting Kenya Nairobi, voa news , ( Jun 8 2010 ) U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is to discuss security issues
Editorial : America can’t ignore Somalia any longer Nairobi, Daily Nation, ( Jun 8 2010 ) On Saturday, US law enforcement officers
Foreign fighters gain influence in Somalia's Islamist al-Shabab militia Washington, D.C. - TWP - ( Jun 8 2010 ) Foreign fighters trained
Widows unite to cope with horrors of Somalia's Al Shabab Nairobi, TCSM - ( Jun 7 2010 ) Somali widows in the Eastleigh section of Kenya's capital,
Taxi driver kissed girl ‘to comfort her’ Bolton, TBN - ( Jun 6 2010 ) A TAXI driver accused of sexually assaulting a teenager
Dutch court agrees German trial for Somali suspects The Hague, AFP - ( Jun 6 2010 ) A Dutch court on Friday approved the extradition
Cholera cases in Somalia rising Geneva - AP - ( Jun 5 2010 ) The World Health Organization says cholera is spreading fast
Ongoing Violence in Somalia Alarms UN Aid Agencies Mogadishu, AllAfrica.com - ( Jun 5 2010 ) Fighting continues to wrack the Somali capital
At Least 16 Killed in New Mogadishu Fighting Mogadishu, VOA - ( Jun 4 2010 ) Witnesses in Somalia's capital .......
Somali troops fight al-Shabab militants Mogadishu, bbc - ( Jun 4 2010 ) Clashes between Somali government forces ....
Crew seize back control Cargo Ship from Somali pirates Somali Coast - ANL - ( Jun 4 2010 ) The crew of a Libyan cargo ship
Rise in mental health disorders in Somalia Nairobi, IRIN, ( Jun 4 2010 ) Prolonged conflict in Somalia .....
fighting in central Somalia kills 24 Galgudud, Reuters, ( Jun 2 2010 ) Fighting in two central Somali towns left .....
Lawyer will appeal terror suspect's extradition THE HAGUE, Netherlands AP - ( Jun 1 2010 ) A Somali terror suspect's lawyer
France vows to help Africa fight piracy, terrorism NICE, France AFP - ( Jun 1 2010 ) France will help African countries combat piracy,
Court: Victims can sue ex-Somali prime minister Washington DC - TST - ( Jun 1 2010 ) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused
Two suspected pirate attacks thwarted off Somalia Coast of Somalia - CNN - ( May 30 2010 ) The Seychelles Coast Guard and the Australian navy
Somalia's parliament gets new speaker Mogadishu, AP - ( May 28 2010 ) Somalia's parliament has elected a close ally
Fighting in Somaliabrings 60 deaths ! Mogadishu, CNN - ( May 29 2010 ) At least 60 people have been killed in Somalia's capital
Hostage couple appeal to new British government London, AFP - ( May 28 2010 ) A British couple held hostage in Somalia
Prosecutors demand 7-year sentences for piracy Rotterdam, AP - ( May 28 2010 ) Dutch prosecutors on Wednesday demanded seven-year prison
Somalia militia attack Kenya village Wajer,Kenya Daily Nation - ( May 28 2010 ) Somalia militia shot and seriously injured
Puntland helps IDPs integrate, learn skills Bossaso, IRIN - ( May 28 2010 ) Authorities in Somalia's self-declared autonomous region
Investigation opens into German mercenaries in Somalia Muenster,Germany - dfm/dpa/AP/AFP ( May 27 2010 ) The public prosecutor in the German city of Muenster
Amanda Lindhout speaks out for women in Somalia Ottawa, The Star - ( May 26 2010 ) The idea was conceived in captivity.
5 Somalis face piracy charges in Dutch trial ROTTERDAM, AP - ( May 26 2010 ) Five Somali men went on trial in a Dutch court
Secret sorties escalate in Middle East, Africa Washington, TA - ( May 26 2010 ) The US has expanded secret military activities
Somalia Denies Presidential Palace Attack Report Mogadishu, Xinhua - ( May 26 2010 ) The Somali government on Tuesday denied
German mercenaries to fight government in Somalia Berlin, By Martin Kuebler, ( May 24 2010 ) A German security company has sealed a deal
Islamist attack on Somali presidency kills 14 civilians Mogadishu, AFP - ( May 23 2010 ) Somalia's Al-Qaeda-inspired Shebab rebels
UN Chief Calls for Global Support for Somalia's Government Istanbul, VOA - ( May 23 2010 ) United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon
Conference on Somalia, piracy opens in Istanbul Istanbul, AP ( May 22 2010 )
Twelve killed as Ethiopian forces enter Somali town Buhodleh, AFP - ( May 22 2010 ) Ethiopian forces clashed Friday with residents
Turkey Hosts UN-Sponsored Conference on Somalia Istanbul, VOA - ( May 22 2010 ) Turkey is hosting a U.N.-sponsored 3 day conference
UNHCR Calls for Deportations of Somalis to Stop Geneva, VOA - ( May 22 2010 ) The United Nations refugee agency is calling ..
Ugandan soldier killed in Somalia Kampala, Daily Monitor ( May 21 2010 ) A roadside bomb killed a Ugandan soldier yesterday morning
UNESCO sounds alarm on murders of journalists in Somalia Paris, UN News Center ( May 21 2010 ) The head of the United Nations ...
Somali president reverses decision to fire PM Mogadishu, AP - ( May 21 2010 ) Somalia's president says he has reversed
Djibouti warns of Somalia 'disintegration' New York, News24 - ( May 20 2010 ) Djibouti's president Ismail Guelleh
Red Cross concerned by crisis in Somalia Geneva - IOL - ( May 20 2010 ) Somalia is the world's most worrying humanitarian crisis
Somalia criticises US for putting pirate on trial New York , BBC - ( May 19 2010 ) A Somali official has criticised the US for prosecuting a man
Greek freighter seized by pirates arrives off Somalia: EU Brussels, AFP - ( May 19 2010 ) A Greek-owned freighter with a mainly-Filipino crew
Somalia stand-off as PM defies president's sacking order ( May 19 2010 ) Somalia's prime minister has refused to comply ..
Swedish man arrested for plotting Somalia attack ( May 19 2010 ) By MALIN RISING (AP)
UN supports President’s efforts to form new cabinet Mogadishu, UN News Center ( May 18 2010 ) The top United Nations envoy for Somalia
Al Shabaab Militias Executes man for spying Mogadishu, BIN - ( May 18 2010 ) The Somali extremist militias Al-Shabab
Italian government promises to reopen its Embassy in Somalia ( May 18 2010 ) The Italian ambassador to Somalia honorable ..
Somali President Ahmed to replace Prime Minister Sharmarke ( May 18 2010 ) The president of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has said he is going ..
Russia did not intend to kill Somali pirates: military Moscow, AFP - ( May 17 2010 ) The Russian military did not intend to kill Somali pirates
Somalia said to be in Constitutional Crisis Mogadishu, voa news , ( May 17 2010 ) The escalating political struggle in Somalia
Gunmen kill a WFP-contracted driver in Somalia Nairobi, AP - ( May 16 2010 ) A World Food Program spokesman
Gunmen kill a WFP-contracted driver in Somalia Nairobi, AP - ( May 16 2010 ) A World Food Program spokesman
Federal judge delays US piracy trial for 6 Somalis NORFOLK, Va AP - ( May 15 2010 ) A federal judge has postponed the U.S. trial
Alberta woman starts scholarship fund for women in Somalia Galgary, TCP - ( May 15 2010 ) An Alberta woman who was held hostage ...
EU's top diplomat warns over piracy ahead of Africa visit Brussels, AFP - ( May 15 2010 ) The EU's top diplomat on Friday called
Somalia rips Russian navy for casting captured pirates adrift Nairobi, Reuters, ( May 15 2010 ) Somalia’s transitional government
Pirates release ship after ransom payment ! Garacad, Somalia CNN - ( May 14 2010 ) Somali pirates have released a British chemical tanker
10 killed in Mogadishu, ex-Mayor survives bombing Mogadishu, GOL - ( May 13 2010 ) At least 10 people have been killed
Aid abuses in Somalia must end, says UN New York, IOL - ( May 13 2010 ) As the humanitarian crisis in Somalia deepens,
Anti-piracy efforts treat symptom, not disease: navy chiefs Abu Dhabi, AFP - ( May 13 2010 ) Navies can intercept Somali pirate skiffs and foil hijackings
Istanbul Conference Eyes Optimism For Somalis Istanbul, (AHN) ( May 13 2010 ) In advance of the Istanbul Conference on Somalia next week,
Thousands displaced by floods, fear of renewed clashes Nairobi, IRIN - ( May 12 2010 ) Flooding and fear of renewed clashes in Somalia's south-central region
Somali pirates seize Greek ship Somali Coast BBC ( May 12 2010 ) Pirates have seized a Greek-owned ship ....
Pirates hijack chemical tanker in Gulf of Aden Red Sea CNN - ( May 12 2010 ) Pirates in the Gulf of Aden hijacked a chemical tanker
AMISOM Denies Part in Somalia Mosque Bombing Mogadishu, VOA - ( May 11 2010 ) A top official of the African Union’s Mission in Somalia
Istanbul to host UN conference on Somalia, piracy Istanbul (Xinhua) ( May 11 2010 ) The United Nations Istanbul Conference on Somalia
UN Says Somalis in Need of International Protection United Nations VOA - ( May 11 2010 ) The United Nations refugee agency is appealing
River Shabelle in Somalia breaks banks Bele-Weyn, AV - ( May 11 2010 ) Hundreds of the residents of Baladweyn town
Ban to attend Somalia conference in Turkey UN - (AFP) ( May 11 2010 ) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon later this month
UNICEF to provide clean water for Somalia Nairobi, AFP - ( May 11 2010 ) In an effort to boost access to basic services in Somalia,
German tanker seized by pirates London IOL - ( May 9 2010 ) The German chemical tanker that was hijacked by
Kooxda Winsor Oo Loo Itaal sheegtay kadib markii ay fooda is dareen Kooxda Toronto ( May 08 2010 ) : Cayaar xiise leh ayaa ka dhacay magalada Toronto,oo ay iskaga hor yimadeen kooxda Hillaac oo ka socoto Magaaladda Toronto iyo koox ka socoto Magaalada Windsor ...
El- berde village Siezed by Al-Shabaab El-Berde AV - ( May 9 2010 ) The Islamist fighters of Al-shabab have seized Elberde
Taiwanese vessel hijacked by pirates off Somalia TAIPEI, Taiwan AP - ( May 9 2010 ) A Taiwanese fishing boat was hijacked by pirates
Somali Islamists threaten US after blasts Mogadishu, AFP - ( May 8 2010 ) A leader of Somalia's Islamist Shebab militia accused
Russia frees captured Somali pirates ! Nairobi, Guardian ( May 8 2010 ) Move shows challenges faced by foreign navies targeting pirates
UAE Team First Electronic Cochlear Implant in Somalia Hargeisa, BERNAMA - ( May 7 2010 ) A medical team mobilised by the United Arab
Exiled Somali journalists threatened by hardliners Nairobi, AFP - ( May 7 2010 ) Fourteen Somali journalists exiled in Kenya
Doctors Without Borders Clinic Attacked in Somalia Mogadishu, voa - ( May 7 2010 ) Officials with the aid group Doctors Without Borders
Russian commandos rescue hijacked ship Somali Coast TA - ( May 7 2010 ) Russian commandos have mounted a daring operation to
Seychelles to set up UN-backed courts to prosecute 'pirates' United Nations - TTI - ( May 6 2010 ) The Indian Ocean island nation of the
EU helps boost Somali government’s military strength Kampala, IRIN, ( May 6 2010 ) Military trainers from the European Union
AU warns of attacks against civilians in Somalia Mogadishu, AP - ( May 6 2010 ) The African Union mission in Somalia is ...
Somalia gunmen shoot dead a journalist Mogadishu, bbc - ( May 6 2010 ) Gunmen in Somalia have killed a prominent journalist
Islamic group to distribute food in Somalia Mogadishu, AP - ( May 4 2010 ) An official with the Organization of Islamic Conference
TFG and Ahlu Sunna Wraps Up Second Round Deal Mogadishu, AllAfrica, ( May 4 2010 ) The second round deal between the Transitional
Minn. man pleads guilty to lying to FBI Minneapolis, AP - ( May 4 2010 ) A Minnesota man who was caught up in the FBI's investigation
TFG Calls Aid Agencies to Relocate Offices Mogadishu, AllAfrica, ( May 4 2010 ) The minister of aid and humanitarian for the transitional
Editorial :Somalia can't be left to its own devices ! Dubai, Gulf News - ( May 3 2010 ) Somalia is in dire trouble .
Peace and Humanitarian Efforts to Move to Mogadishu Nairobi, AllAfrica.com - ( May 3 2010 ) Peace in Somalia is not only possible
Islamists seize pirate heaven in central Somalia Mogadishu, Xinhua - ( May 3 2010 ) Fighters of the Islamist Hezbul Islam group
Blast kills two in Somalia Kismayo, press tv - ( May 3 2010 ) A hand grenade explosion at a mosque in Somalia's southern
Britons join the jihadist ranks to fight in Somalia London, The Observer, ( May 2 2010 ) A growing number of Britons are answering the
Kenya investigates Islamic group crackdown on soccer Mandera, Reuters, ( May 1 2010 ) Kenya has deployed security agents
Somali militants increasing use of child soldiers Mogadishu, AP - ( May 1 2010 ) Sharif says he was 10 when his religious teacher
Somalia mosque explosions kill at least 35 Mogadishu, CNN - ( May 1 2010 ) Twin explosions at a mosque in Somalia's capital
Presidents Chat over the cable Mogadishu, Allvoices, ( Apr 30 2010 ) The Presidents of Somalia and Yemen ......
Somali-Canadians getting piece of pirates' ransom pie ! Toronto, D. Pugliese & L. Taylor ( Apr 30 2010 ) Some Somali-Canadians have
Maltese troops protecting World Food Programme ship off N. Somalia Berbera, TOM - ( Apr 30 2010 ) An Armed Forces of Malta
Rains displace hundreds in Somalia Hargeisa, IRIN, ( Apr 30 2010 ) At least 200 families have been displaced and 185 houses destroyed
Al-Shabaab responds to AQI killings Mogadishu, UPI - ( Apr 30 2010 ) Somali al-Qaida affiliate al-Shabaab said it carried out a suicide attack
Violence Rocks Somalia’s Capital Mogadishu, NTDTV - ( Apr 30 2010 ) Mogadishu's Madina hospital is being swamped by wounded civilians
French warship sinks pirate mother ship off Somalia Somali Coast RIA Novosti - ( Apr 30 2010 ) French warship has destroyed a
Somali pirates flee with British hostages Mogadishu, Guardian ( Apr 29 2010 ) The Somali pirate gang who have been holding a British couple
African Union denies illegal fighting in Somalia Nairobi, Reuters, ( Apr 29 2010 ) The African Union and its backers in the Somalia conflict
From refugee camp to university campus Nairobi, Irin News - ( Apr 29 2010 ) They spent most of their lives in crowded refugee camps
U.N. eyes international tribunals for pirates United Nations - CNN - ( Apr 29 2010 ) The U.N. Security Council wants to make it easier
Unpaid Somali Soldiers Desert to Insurgency ! Mogadishu, AP - ( Apr 29 2010 ) Hundreds of Somali soldiers trained with U.S. tax dollars
Somalia clashes leave many dead Mogadishu, Al-Jazeera, ( Apr 28 2010 ) At least 14 civilians have been killed ....
Somali militants push toward pirate stronghold Mogadishu, AP - ( Apr 26 2010 ) Fighters from Somalia's Al Qaeda-linked militant group
Top UN delegation arrives in Somalia Mogadishu, Allvoices ( Apr 26 2010 ) A delegation from 5 United Nations bodies ...
U.N. approves $2.1M to fight piracy off African coast United Nations Stars and Stripes ( Apr 26 2010 ) A $2.1 million series of projects to
Malaria Risk in Somalia Declines By Over 50 % ! Mogadishu, UNICEF - ( Apr 25 2010 ) The United Nations International Children's eme
10-nation board okays funds to fight Somalia piracy United Nations - AFP - ( Apr 24 2010 ) A 10-nation board approved Friday 2.1 million
Somalia defeats Kenya ! Naivasha, Nation ( Apr 24 2010 ) Kenya Under-17 national football team made a sad exit from
U.S. charges 11 Somalis with piracy in ship attacks Washington DC - Reuters, ( Apr 24 2010 ) Eleven suspected pirates from Somalia have
Somali Parliament's Session Postponed Mogadishu, AllAfrica, ( Apr 23 2010 ) The parliamentarian's session that was supposed ...
11 suspected pirates headed for US Washington DC - AP - ( Apr 23 2010 ) Eleven suspected pirates were being flown to the United States
Only national reconciliation can bring peace to Somalia: UN Cairo, AFP - ( Apr 23 2010 ) Only national reconciliation will bring about
Iran Navy rescues tanker in Somalia Gulf Aden Press TV - ( Apr 23 2010 ) Iran's anti-piracy naval forces have rescued an Iranian oi
US, African Union pledge greater engagement Washington DC, AFP - ( Apr 23 2010 ) The United States and African Union on Thursda
Somali Pirates Hijack Strike Fourth Ship Somali Coast - By Jasper Fakkert ( Apr 23 2010 ) Somali pirates hijacked a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel on Thursday,
Somali ex-colonel ordered torture, lawsuit says COLUMBUS, AP - ( Apr 23 2010 ) A former Somali military colonel now living in Ohio
Crew of Thai fishing vessels hijacked off Somalia 'safe' BANGKOK, TNA - ( Apr 22 2010 ) All 77 crewmen on board three Thai-flagged fishing vessels ...
Somalia pirates threaten to blow up oil supertanker Nairobi, Reuters, ( Apr 22 2010 ) Somali pirates threatened on Wednesday ........
Somalia Clashes Kills 11, Five Headless Bodies Found Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Apr 22 2010 ) The beheaded bodies of five builders have
SOMALIA: Journalists under fire ! Nairobi, IRIN- ( Apr 22 2010 ) There are few countries in the world more dangerous to be a journalist
Somali govt tells radio to defy Islamist music ban Mogadishu, AP - ( Apr 21 2010 ) Two Somali radio stations say the government has ordered
Kenya Becomes Difficult US Ally in Troubled Horn of Africa Nairobi, voa news , ( Apr 21 2010 ) As the United States government tries t
Pirates hijack three Thai fishing vessels Coast of Somalia CNN - ( Apr 21 2010 ) Pirates have hijacked three Thai fishing vessels off the coast
Al-Shabab Took Over the Control of Elberde District El-Berde, AllAfrica.com - ( Apr 20 2010 ) The Islamic administration of Harakat
UN Goodwill Ambassador appeals for safety in Somalia New York, UN News - ( Apr 20 2010 ) United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and
Al-Shabab group urged to free human rights activist Baidoa, AI - ( Apr 20 2010 ) The Somali armed opposition group al-Shabab ...........
HRW slams Somali Islamists ! Nairobi, news 24 - ( Apr 20 2010 ) Somalia's Islamist armed group the Shebaab .........
Shabab Leaders are from Somaliland. Hargeisa, American Chronicle ( Apr 19 2010 ) Shabab leaders from the Northern Somalia are mainly
Somalia Violence Kills 14, Parliament Fails to Meet Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Apr 19 2010 ) A landmine blast in the Somali capital Mogadishu
Turkish navy commandos capture pirates Ankara AP - ( Apr 19 2010 ) Turkey's military says navy commandos aboard a frigate
Security forces arrest 113 Ethiopian immigrants in Somalia Mogadishu, AFP - ( Apr 17 2010 ) Security forces in Somalia's
Somali Government Welcomes US Embargo Against Militants Mogadishu, NewsBlaze ( Apr 17 2010 ) "Somali government is
Destroyer Farragut intercepts suspected pirates off Somalia Gulf of Aden, By Louis Hansen ( Apr 17 2010 ) The Florida-based destroyer Farragut intercepted
Russian warship escorts another convoy ! Gulf of Aden - (RIA Novosti) ( Apr 16 2010 ) The Russian Udaloy class missile destroyer .....
Russian warship escorts another convoy ! Gulf of Aden - (RIA Novosti) ( Apr 16 2010 )
Fighting Starts in Mogadishu on Friday Mogadishu, AllAfrica - ( Apr 17 2010 ) Heavy fighting between the African Union troops ..
Bells toll no more for schools in Somali town Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Apr 16 2010 ) Somalia's al Shabaab militants have ordered schools .....
UN agency trains health-care workers Mogadishu, UNNC - ( Apr 16 2010 ) The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO)
Warships fill up with pirates after Kenya balks Nairobi, AP - ( Apr 16 2010 ) Somali pirates scooped up by U.S. and European warships
Explosion Wounds Four in Basoso Town Bosasso, AllAfrica, ( Apr 16 2010 ) At least 4 people have been wound at the port
Beheaded Man's Body Found in Capital Mogadishu, AllAfrica - ( Apr 16 2010 ) The body of beheaded young man has been found ...
Suspected Somali pirates flown to the Netherlands The Hague, AP - ( Apr 16 2010 ) The Dutch Defense Ministry says a military transport plane
UN expressed dismay over continuing death of civilians in Mogadishu Mogadishu, UNHCS - ( Apr 15 2010 ) The United Nations
Amisom Denies Casualties in Somalia ! Mogadishu, AllAfrica.com - ( Apr 15 2010 ) The officials of the African Union troops AMISOM ......
Obama freezes US property of Somali militants Washington, D.C. - AFP - ( Apr 15 2010 ) US President Barack Obama Tuesday signed
Somali Radio Stations Halt Music Mogadishu, TNYT - ( Apr 15 2010 ) At least 14 radio stations here in the capital stopped broadcasting music
Floods near Jowhar displace hundreds, destroy crops Jowhar, Irin News - ( Apr 15 2010 ) Hundreds of people have been displaced and
Somalia vow to oust pirates from enclaves ! Nairobi, TET - ( Apr 15 2010 ) Somalia's interim government and the ..............
No Chinese aboard ship hijacked by Somalia pirates Beijing, Xinhua - ( Apr 13 2010 ) The Chinese maritime authority said
MEMORY LANE: SOMALIA, THEN AND NOW - Forty-two Years Ago ( April 13 2010 ) : TALKING POINT By M.M.Afrah. June 26th–July 1st, 1960. Meet the Somali people of the roaring1960s. They had everything it takes to be an independent nation—nationalism, brotherhood, charisma, an almost picture-perfect economy, a single language and a law and order ....
Somali Man Accused in ’09 Piracy May Plead Guilty New York, TNYT - ( Apr 13 2010 ) A Somali man who was accused of piracy...
Somalia fighting leaves 19 dead in capital Mogadishu Mogadishu, bbc - ( Apr 13 2010 ) At least 19 people, many of them civilians ....
Ethiopia, Rebels Trade Charges Over British Geologist's Killing Adis Ababa, voa news , ( Apr 13 2010 ) Ethiopia's government and a
Somali pirates hijack cargo ship near Seychelles Nairobi, AP - ( Apr 12 2010 ) Somali pirates hijacked a cargo ship
India shipping industry seek new anti-pirate strategy Bombay, AFP - ( Apr 11 2010 ) Alarmed by a big jump in pirate attacks
Somali pirates abandon seized Turkish vessel Somali Coast - bbc - ( Apr 11 2010 ) A Turkish cargo vessel seized three days ago has
US Navy holds 6 suspected pirates after battle Dubai, AP- ( Apr 11 2010 ) The U.S. Navy is holding six suspected pirates ......
Somalis on the move but fewer reach safe havens: UNHCR Geneva - Reuters, ( Apr 10 2010 ) Somalis are fleeing fighting around....
Somalia's al Shabaab takes BBC off air - rebels Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Apr 10 2010 ) Somalia's al Shabaab rebels said Friday ......
Somali Pirates Captured by Dutch Navy Somali Coast CNM News - ( Apr 9 2010 ) Somali Pirates Captured by Dutch Navy .....
Al-Shabab militants raid UN base in Somalia Wajid, bbc - ( Apr 9 2010 ) A hardline Islamist Somali militant group has taken over
Somali Pirates Hijack Turkish Cargo Ship Off Kenyan Coast Somali Coast - RTT News ( Apr 9 2010 ) Somali pirates have hijacked a
Seized South Korean tanker arrives in Somalia Brussels, AFP- ( Apr 8 2010 ) A South Korean supertanker captured by Somali pirates
Pro-government Islamists Recapture Central Somalia Mogadishu, BIT - ( Apr 8 2010 ) Pro-government Islamists Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a
Somali pirates release three Indian dhows Nairobi, Reuters, ( Apr 8 2010 ) Somali pirates have abandoned three Indian boats
Tip system allows Somalis to report crime online COLUMBUS, Ohio AP - ( Apr 8 2010 ) The FBI, Somali immigrant groups and an anti-crime
EU begins Somali training mission Mogadishu, BBC - ( Apr 8 2010 ) A European Union programme to train 2,000 Somali soldiers
Dutch sidestep EU red tape to rescue German ship The Hague, AP - ( Apr 8 2010 ) Gaining fast on the pirates who had seized
New fighting reported in Somalia Mogadishu, UPI - ( Apr 7 2010 ) Heavy fighting between the rebel group ........
Puntland begins repatriating Ethiopian migrants Nairobi, IRIN, ( Apr 7 2010 ) Authorities in Somalia's self-declared autonomous region of
South Korea warship catches up to seized tanker Seol,South Korea - AP - ( Apr 6 2010 ) A South Korean navy destroyer caught up with
SKorean navy pursuing hijacked tanker off Somalia SEOL, AP - ( Apr 6 2010 ) A South Korean navy destroyer is pursuing an oil supertanker
AQAP leaves Yemen for Somalia Sanaa, UPI - ( Apr 5 2010 ) the Arabian Peninsula has relocated its military base of operations
S.Korea tanker with 24 crew hijacked off Somalia Seol, AFP - ( Apr 5 2010 ) A South Korean oil tanker with 24 crew members
Somali Islamist group bans music on radio stations Mogadishu, AP - ( Apr 5 2010 ) A Somali extremist group is ordering radio stations
Muqdisho oo Saaka Degan Mogadishu, bbc - ( Apr 4 2010 ) Magaalada Muqdishu ayaa degan ka dib makii shalay
At least 20 civilians killed in Somalia clashes Mogadishu, CNN - ( Apr 3 2010 ) At least 20 civilians were killed and dozens injured ....
Somali rebels planning attack on Mogadishu port-sources Mogadishu, TWP - ( Apr 3 2010 ) Hardline Islamist insurgents have
Artillery fire in Somalia kills at least 11 civilians: medics Mogadishu, AFP - ( Apr 3 2010 ) Artillery exchanges in the Somali capital Mogadishu
Mayport destroyer sinks pirate boat off coast of Somalia Somali Coast - Navy Times - ( Apr 3 2010 ) A Mayport Naval Station-based
U.S. frigate seizes suspected Somali pirates Somali Coast, TWP - ( Apr 2 2010 ) A U.S. Navy warship exchanged fire ....
Taiwan boat feared hijacked off Somalia Taipei - AFP - ( Apr 2 2010 ) Taiwan said Thursday that a fishing boat from the island ....
No big offensive in Somalia, fight to be 'gradual' Mogadishu, AP - ( Apr 2 2010 ) Despite months of pronouncements by officials ....
Navies struggle with 'swarming' pirates East Coast of Africa, BBC - ( Apr 1 2010 ) The British admiral in charge of the EU naval force
Traders Help Keep the Country Fed Mogadishu, AllAfrica, ( Apr 1 2010 ) Despite the insecurity and the lack of a formal banking system,
Rescued sea captain writes book on hostage drama MONTPELIER, Vt. AP - ( Apr 1 2010 ) A cargo ship captain who spent five days
Saudi Arabia Deports More Than 120 Citizens Mogadishu, Allafrica, ( Mar 31 2010 ) More than 120 Somali migrants have been deported
Kenya denies links to Somalia's al-Shabab Nairobi, BBC - ( Mar 31 2010 ) Kenya has denied reports for the UN
US concerned about recruitment of Somali refugees Washington, D.C. - The Washington Post - ( Mar 31 2010 ) The Obama administration is concerned
India probing multiple hijackings off Somalia New Delhi, AFP - ( Mar 31 2010 ) India is investigating the hijacking of several boats
Kenya vetoes Somali wish for troops in Mogadishu Nairobi, AP - ( Mar 31 2010 ) Somalia's president wants thousands of troops trained
Pentagon eyeing drone shift to aid Somalia Washington, D.C. - AP - ( Mar 31 2010 ) The Pentagon is considering dispatching surveillance
Somali Admiral Fights for Funds to Battle Pirates Mogadishu, TWSJ - ( Mar 30 2010 ) Admiral Farah Ahmed, head of Somalia's navy,
Sufi leader vows to rid Somalia of al-Shabab Mogadishu, press tv - ( Mar 30 2010 ) A senior leader of a Sufi group in Somalia
Hundreds protest against Al-Shabaab in Somalia Mogadisu, CNN - ( Mar 29 2010 ) Hundreds of Somalis marched through the streets of Mogadishu
Somali Pirates Hijack Merchant Ship with 24 Crew Yemeni Coast - VOA - ( Mar 29 2010 ) Somali pirates have seized a merchant vessel
UN shows Kenya links to both sides in Somalia Nairobi, The East African - ( Mar 29 2010 ) Kenya serves as “a major base” for Islamist groups
Dutch disarm 12 pirates off coast of Somalia Amsterdam, AP - ( Mar 29 2010 ) The Dutch navy says it has disarmed 12 more pirates
Pirates Met Their Match During Hijack Attempt Mogadishu, E Canadanow - ( Mar 28 2010 ) On Wednesday, during a hijack attempt off the coast of Somalia,
Clashes in Somalia over home demolitions kill 3 Mogadishu, AP - ( Mar 28 2010 ) A Somali government official says three people
Israeli security guards foil pirate attack off Somalia Indian Ocean - By Zohar Blumenkrantz ( Mar 28 2010 ) Crew on board a ship belonging
WHO: Health Care Services In Somalia Facing Cutbacks Mogadishu, voa news , ( Mar 27 2010 ) The World Health Organization says its operations
Grave sites destroyed in Somalia Mogadishu, Al-Jazeera, ( Mar 27 2010 ) Al Jazeera has obtained footage of Al-Shabab
Tanzania Optimistic Ahead Of Somalia Clash Dar es Salaam, By James Momanyi - ( Mar 27 2010 ) Tanzania are ready to face Somalia
'No evidence' WFP's Somalia food aid diverted Geneva, BBC - ( Mar 26 2010 ) The UN World Food Programme has denied a claim
SOMALIA: Camp leaders are doing it for themselves Nairobi, IRIN - ( Mar 25 2010 ) Managing camps for displaced people is .....
UN official slams report on Somalia food diversion Geneva, AP- ( Mar 25 2010 ) The U.N.'s aid chief in Somalia says a recent report
Navy frees 6 Somalis seized after pirate shooting Nairobi, AP - ( Mar 25 2010 ) The EU Naval Force says it has freed six Somalis
Amnesty: Civilians in Somalia Not Adequately Protected London, VOA - ( Mar 25 2010 ) In a new report published Thursday Britain-based
Saudis Arrest 113 Militants Cairo, TNYT - ( Mar 25 2010 ) Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that its security forces
'Pirate' dies as ship's guards repel attack off Somalia Indian Ocean - BBC - ( Mar 24 2010 ) A suspected pirate has been shot dead
Somali militants exhume grave of revered cleric Mogadishu, AP- ( Mar 24 2010 ) Witnesses say Somalia's al-Qaida-linked
Saudi Arabia detains dozens of 'al-Qaeda militants' Riyad, BBC - ( Mar 24 2010 ) More than 100 suspected militants linked
Somalia says rebels extorting money from farmers Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Mar 24 2010 ) Somali insurgent group al Shabaab .....
Ambassador Carson explains US policy in Somalia Washington, D.C. - The Indep. - ( Mar 24 2010 ) Johnnie Carson, the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs
EU : Somali pirates hijack Turkish ship Nairobi, AP - ( Mar 24 2010 ) The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates
Terror Suspect Might Have Fled to Uganda Nairobi, AllAfrica.com - ( Mar 23 2010 ) A terror suspect who escaped from police custody
Somalia's top judge asks for help Nairobi, AP - ( Mar 23 2010 ) About 10 judges have been killed ...
EU Naval Force rescues crew left to die by pirates Indian Ocean - cnn.com - ( Mar 23 2010 ) The European Union Naval Force Somalia
Family grieves for son linked to terror group Toronto, thestar.com - ( Mar 19 2010 ) The family of a Toronto student linked to an Al Qaeda group in Somalia
Kenya: Nation Stuck With Somali 'Mercenaries' Nairobi, AllAfrica, ( Mar 19 2010 ) An estimated 2,500 Somali youths trained by Kenya
Suspected Pirates unwittingly target Warship Gulf of Aden, cnn.com - ( Mar 18 2010 ) Two skiffs sped toward a ship in the Indian Ocean
First piracy trial commences in Seychelles Victoria, eTN - ( Mar 18 2010 ) The first case against alleged Somali pirates is now in court in the Seychelles
Somalia’s President Assails U.N. Report on Corruption Nairobi, TNYT - ( Mar 18 2010 ) Somalia’s president on Tuesday blasted a recent U. N. report
How the militant group rules through fear Mogadishu, CSM - ( Mar 18 2010 ) Fighters from the militant group Al Shabab ....
U.S. getting snared again in Somalia Mogadishu, UPI - ( Mar 17 2010 ) Despite U.S. reluctance to get entangled again
EU: Pirates release ship after ransom paid Coast of Somalia - CNN - ( Mar 17 2010 ) A ship held captive by pirates in the Indian Ocean
Obama’s Somalia Policy a lot like ours, Bush advisor says Washington DC The East African ( Mar 17 2010 ) The Bush administration’s top Africa policymaker
Militants join Somali government Mogadishu, AP - ( Mar 17 2010 ) Somalia’s government signed an agreement with a powerful militia
U.S. refrains from full dip in Somalia's murky waters Washington, D.C. - Xinhua - ( Mar 17 2010 ) The United States is providing Somali authorities
Editorial: Too little too late for Somalia ! Dubai,UAE - Riazat Butt - ( Mar 16 2010 ) A gathering of clerics in Dubai feels ....
President Sharif Returns Home Mogadishu, Allafrica - ( Mar 16 2010 ) A high delegation led by the president of the transitional government
Kenyan Border Guards Start Operations in Mandere Mandere,Kenya - Allafrica ( Mar 16 2010 ) The Kenyan border guards have started operations
Somali charcoal exports fuel war: minister Nairobi, Reuters, ( Mar 16 2010 ) Illegal charcoal exports to Gulf states are a big source
Ethiopia called to Release Detained Local MPs Mogadishu, Allafrica, ( Mar 16 2010 ) The deputy speaker and acting president
Without food and unable to bury the dead in Mogadishu Mogadishu, IRIN, ( Mar 16 2010 ) Five days of fighting in the Somali capital, Mogadishu,
New Force Sails For Somalia Anti Piracy Mission Karlskrona,Sweden - EU Navy Force - ( Mar 15 2010 ) At 11.00 on the 13 of March, the next Flagship of EU
Pentagon says it will bomb in Somalia to wipe out resistance Washington, D.C. - By Abayomi Azikiwe - ( Mar 15 2010 ) A recent statement issued by the
At least 75 killed in fighting in Somali capital Mogadishu, CNN - ( Mar 15 2010 ) At least 75 people have been killed in clashes
SOMALIA: Offering migrants an alternative to death by water Bosasso, Irin, ( Mar 15 2010 ) Migrants in Bosasso being trained
Eritrea still aiding Somalia rebels last year: UN Nairobi, AFP - ( Mar 15 2010 ) Eritrea continued to support last year armed Islamist groups
Seventeen dead in Central Somalia clashes Mogadishu, AFP - ( Mar 15 2010 ) Fighting between rival clans in Somalia left at least
Madaxweyne Shariif oo ku sugan Imaaraadka Dubai, Banadir.com - ( Mar 13 2010 ) Madaxweynaha Dawladda Federaalka kmg ah ee Soomaaliya
U.S. citizen accused in Yemen killing had been under FBI watch Washington, DC - Wshington Post - ( Mar 13 2010 ) Sharif Mobley, a U.S.
UN Programs Accused of Aiding Extremists in Somalia Mogadishu, VOA News, ( Mar 13 2010 ) More details of a confidential United Nations report
President gives new hope to Somalia hostage couple London, Kentnews, ( Mar 13 2010 ) The head of the Somali government
French navy hands over suspected pirates to Somalia Gulf of Aden, Reuters, ( Mar 13 2010 ) French navy officers handed over 22 suspected Somali pirates
Somali tied to Islamists worked with two U.N. agencies Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Mar 13 2010 ) A Somali businessman linked to Islamist rebels ...
US backs Somali government’s planned military offensive New York, By Brian Smith ( Mar 13 2010 ) The United States’ military is working closely ...
Death toll hits 54 from fighting in Somali capital Mogadishu, Reuters, ( Mar 12 2010 ) The death toll from two days of fighting in Somalia's capital
UN food agency welcomes any probe into Somalia aid Rome, Italy AP - ( Mar 12 2010 ) A U.N. food agency said Thursday it will cooperate
U.N. to End Some Somalia Contracts Kigali, TNYT - ( Mar 12 2010 ) The United Nations World Food Program announced
43 Somalis die in capital after 2 days of warfare Mogadishu, AP - ( Mar 11 2010 ) Heavy fighting between Somali insurgents
NATO Extends Mandate Of Anti-Piracy Mission Off Somalia Until End 2012 Brussels, RTTnews, ( Mar 11 2010 ) NATO announced Wednesday that it has
Senior Islamist Leader Assassinated in Somalia Mogadishu, voa - ( Mar 11 2010 ) A senior insurgent leader from Hizbul Islam
Eritrean pleads not guilty to aiding terrorists Asmara, AP - ( Mar 10 2010 ) Evidence collected by the United States
Somalia: AU Wants Country Declared No Fly Zone Adis Ababa, Allafrica - ( Mar 10 2010 ) THE Peace and Security Council of the African Union
Half of all food sent to Somalia is stolen, says UN report Mogadishu, Guardian - ( Mar 10 2010 ) Corrupt contractors and militants
5 Somalis die as Islamists fight government Nairobi, AP - ( Mar 10 2010 ) Fighting between Islamist insurgents ...
SOMALIA: Too many patients, one mental health facility Bosasso, IRIN - ( Mar 10 2010 ) The number of people seeking mental
Somali leader 'hopeful' of pirate couple release London, bbc - ( Mar 10 2010 ) Somali President Sheikh Sharif
Thirty-five suspected pirates captured Paris, UPI - ( Mar 10 2010 ) Thirty-five suspected pirates and four ships
Brown presses Somali leader over kidnapped Britons London, AFP - ( Mar 9 2010 ) Prime Minister Gordon Brown pressed the Somali president
UK pledges Somalia aid ! London, Channel 4 ( Mar 9 2010 ) In a shift to British
Puntland Explains Operations Conducted in Galka'o Town Galkacyo, allafrica, ( Mar 9 2010 ) The regional administration of Puntland
Brown presses Somali leader over kidnapped Britons ( Mar 9 2010 ) LONDON — Prime Minister Gordon Brown pressed the Somali ..
Accused Somali-trained militant to be tried in NY ( Mar 9 2010 ) NEW YORK (Reuters) - A man whom U.S. prosecutors say received ..
French Navy Arrests 35 Suspected Pirates Off Somali Coast ( Mar 9 2010 ) (RTTNews) - French navy has arrested some 35 suspected ...
Chinese naval fleet nears Somalia ( Mar 8 2010 ) The Chinese naval fleet sailed into the Strait of Malacca on Sunday
U.S. Aiding Somalia in Its Plan to Retake Its Capital ( Mar 8 2010 ) MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali government is preparing ..
France claims biggest haul of pirates off Somalia ( Mar 7 2010 ) PARIS — French frigate Nivose has seized 35 pirates...
Maamulka cusub ee gobolka Banaadir oo sheegay in xalka gobolka uu ku raadinayo ... ( Nov 7 2009 ) : Guddoomiyaha cusub ee Gobolka Banaadir, ahna Duqa Magaalada Muqdisho C/risaaq M. Nuur (Inj. Nuunne) ..
Somalia :Livestock-based economy receives major boost Mogadishu, Afrikacom - ( Nov 7 2009 ) Somalia’s livestock-based economy has received
Somali adulterer stoned to death Merca, bbc - ( Nov 7 2009 ) Islamists in southern Somalia have stoned a man
Somalia Reconciliation Talks Break Down ! Djibouti, By VOA News- ( May 23 2008 ) U.N.-sponsored talks in Djibouti


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