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Somalia’s allies fear instability as political crisis deepens

Intensifying row between president and prime minister sparks concerns as the country struggles to hold long-delayed elections.
January 03, 2022

Clashes in Northeast Somalia Force Thousands to Flee

Clashes between two rival factions of the security forces in a port city in northeast Somalia have forced hundreds of families to flee their homes.
December 30, 2021

UN renews anti-piracy ships off Somalia for only 3 months

The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to allow international naval forces to continue using all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia — but only for the next three..
December 10, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions eased sees maritime training restart in Somalia

An important component of the EU NavFor mission in Somalia – person-to-person training – is back following an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
November 12, 2021

The Insanely Lucrative Pirate Stock Exchange In Somalia

The earliest instance of modern stock trading occurred in Amsterdam with the Dutch East India Company. In order to raise capital, it sold shares to the public and paid dividends based on the success..
October 14, 2021

Attack - 100nm North East of Mogadishu

Reporting indicates that a vessel was attacked in transit 6nm offshore Somalia
August 13, 2021

Japan and Britain hold anti-piracy drill in Gulf of Aden

Japan and Britain have held an anti-piracy military drill in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia in East Africa.
July 16, 2021

Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term

Fighting has broken out in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between different sections of the security forces.
April 26, 2021

Somalia: Averting a Descent into Political Violence

Tensions are running high following the Somali parliament’s decision to extend the incumbent president’s mandate by two years. External partners should urgently convene – and mediate – talks among..
April 21, 2021