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According to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a suspicious vessel carrying 5-6 armed individuals with ladders approached a tanker. The tanker's captain enacted security measures upon spotting the potential threat. The armed individuals on the small boat fired at the tanker, prompting the vessel's security team to return fire, causing the small craft to retreat. An Operation ATALANTA warship arrived, apprehending the suspects, some of whom needed medical attention. EUNAVFOR has officially labeled the incident as a piracy…

Today's update reveals the seizure of a fishing boat by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia. Neptune P2P Group warns of escalating piracy incidents, with two pirate groups operating near Socotra and Eyl. The ship's tracking system is currently inactive. Neptune P2P Group predicts an increase in pirate attacks due to their profitability. They estimate pirates are expanding their operations up to 1000nm off the Somali coast. Atalanta reports two pirate groups active in the Socotra area and 500nm east of the island. Last…

 Talaado, May, 14, 2024 (AX) - Maxkamadda ciidamada qalabka sida iyo dambiyada culus ee Waqooyi Bari ayaa xorriyadoodii usoo celisey 6 eedaysane oo ajaanib ah oo horey uga tirsanaa kooxda Daacish.Ajaanibtan ayaa u kala dhashay dalalka Itoobiya iyo Marooko, waxaana lagu wareejiyey wasaaradda caddaaladda Waqooyi Bari si loogu diro dalalkoodii.Sidoo kale maxkamaddu waxay xorriyadoodii siisay 6 dhallinyaro ah oo aan gaarin da’da qaan-gaarka ah, kuwaas oo iyagana katirsanaa kooxda Daacish.Dhallinyaradaan ayaa lagu wareejiyey…

In Beledweyne, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, and former government officials celebrated the inauguration of Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif in Hiiraan region.  Ugas Yusuf is now the 21st leader of the Hawadle clans. Villa Somalia encouraged him to carry on the traditional legacy, focusing on cultural matters, reconciliation, and unity protection.  Past Presidents Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, ex-Prime Ministers Hassan Ali Kheire, Mohamed Hussein Roble,…

 Talaado, May, 14, 2024 (AX) - Shirka wadatashiga dawladda federaalka iyo kuwa dawlad goboleedyada, ayaa ka fumaya magaalada Muqdisho, iyadoo inta badan madaxda dowlad goboleedyada ay gaareen magaalada Muqdisho.Shirkan ayaa baaqday bishii hore ee April, in kastoo madaxtooyadu ay sheegtay inuu u baaqday arrimo farsamo, haddana waxaa jiray doodo dhinacyada u dhaxeeyay oo aan xal laga gaarin shirka ka hor.Dhinaca kale, Puntaland ayaa mar kale diidday inay ka qeyb gasho shirka wadatashiga sida uu sheegay wasiirka warfaafinta…

The United States neglected to offer any compensation to the family of a woman and her 4-year-old daughter killed in a drone strike in Somalia in 2018, as per a recent Pentagon report on civilian casualties. The report, issued almost a year behind schedule, reveals that the Pentagon made no ex gratia payments in 2022, despite allocating funds for such purposes. The drone strike in Somalia on April 1, 2018, resulted in the deaths of at least three, possibly five, civilians, including 22-year-old Luul Dahir Mohamed and her…

In Bosaso, Northeastern State's maritime forces nabbed a suspect and seized dangerous materials after operations in the area. Among the confiscated items were hand grenades linked to recent explosions in the city. The missions focused on individuals believed to have ties to terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia, rumored to have secret bases in the mountains of Bari region. However, the official statement did not specify the suspect's particular group affiliation. The naval command's statement indicated…

A lively event at SIMAD University's cultural week in Mogadishu featured people in traditional attire on May 11, 2024. Boys in white performed a spirited dance to the beat of Somali music at the university campus. The scene included Somali food, horses, and traditional outfits, kicking off the week-long cultural celebration. Dahir Hassan Arab, the university's leader, emphasized the importance of cultural awareness and pride. He noted that the event aims to educate and celebrate Somali heritage among students. Hassan…

Isniin, May, 13, 2024 (AX) - Ciidamada badda ee dowlad goboleedka Puntland ayaa sheegay inay gacanta ku dhigeen qaraxyo iyo qofkii watay, ka dib howlgallo ay ka sameeyeen gudaha magaalada Boosaaso.Qoraal rasmi ah oo kasoo baxay taliska ciidanka badda ee Puntland, ayaa lagu sheegay, in ay ciidanku xalay qabteen bambooyinka gacanta ee sababa Qaraxyada xooggan, gaadiidkii lagu wadey iyo eedaysanihii watay qaraxyadaas.Ciidanku waxay sheegeen in qaraxyadan la doonayay in lagu waxyeeleeyo shacabka magaalada Boosaaso.Lama sheegin…

Dahir Hassan Arab, the head of SIMAD University, a non-profit institution in Mogadishu, emphasized the importance of the cultural week in his opening speech. He mentioned that the event is meant to deepen students' understanding and love for Somali culture. "We want our students to take pride in their heritage and remember the rich history behind it. Every nation is unique in its own way, and it is through the preservation of culture that we set ourselves apart," Arab shared with the audience. He described the event as a…