The pirates' lawyer had told the court that India and Somalia had signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the convicts to serve the rest of the sentence in their own country. (more…)
Five people injured in grenade attack in Mogadishu
At least five people among them two soldiers were injured Tuesday evening in a grenade bomb attack in Mogadishu barely a day after a deadly bomb explosion kills more than five people in Somalia's capital. (more…)
Somalia says U.S. drone strike killed al-Shabaab command
Somalia's government says it believes an al-Shabaab commander has been killed in a joint operation with international partners. (more…)
Hundreds of Thousands of Somalis Displaced by Drought, Conflict
Drought and conflict have caused a new displacement crisis in the southern part of Somalia. (more…)
Car bomb in Somali capital kills six
A car bomb explosion in the Somali capital Mogadishu has killed six and wounded 20 others, with the death toll likely to rise. (more…)
Car bomb explodes near police station in Mogadishu
At least six people reportedly killed in blast near police station next to busy market in Waberi district. (more…)
Somalia: Two wounded in landmine explosion in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia- At least two civilians were wounded in a powerful landmine explosion in the Somali capital Mogadishu early on Saturday morning, Garowe Online reports. (more…)
Stampede kills two at World Cup final stadium in South Africa
A stampede during a football match at a South African stadium that hosted the 2010 World Cup final has killed two people. (more…)
Secretary filmed hurling racist abuse at Somali women reconciles with them and poses for a photograph as they forgive her
A white woman who was filmed hurling racist abuse at Somali women in a parking lot has apologized to the immigrants for her vile behavior. (more…)
Soldiers killed in Somalia blast
Armed group al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack on security convoy near Baidoa in country's southwest. (more…)