Somalia
Somali pirates demand $3 million for release of 10 hostages
Somali pirates are seeking a $3 million ransom for 10 Pakistani sailors held since April, reviving fears over a maritime threat that…
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Somalia
Somali Pirates Demand $3 Million for Release of 10 Captives
Piracy off Somalia, which declined sharply after international intervention in 2011, has begun to re-emerge in recent years Islamabad (AX) — Somali…
World
Iran Urges Qatar to Release Three Downed Pilots
Three Iranian pilots captured after their fighter jets crashed during the early stages of the Middle East war remain in Qatar, Iranian…
East-Africa
Pakistan FM urges intensified diplomacy to secure release of hostages held by Somali pirates
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts with international partners, including Somalia, to…
Somalia
After 110 Days, Pakistanis Held by Somali Pirates Appeal to Government for Release
Monday August 10, 2026 Muttahida leader Dr Farooq Sattar speaks alongside families of sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates.—Shakil Adil / White…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Ties Prisoner Release to Formal Deal With Northeastern State Administration
Saturday July 25, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Prisoners held by North Western State of Somalia and the Northeastern administration will be freed…
North-Africa
Egypt rejects North Western State of Somalia’s Jerusalem mission, seeks release of eight sailors
Monday July 20, 2026 Photo courtesy of Egypt’s Ministry of foreign affairs Egypt has sharply denounced the self-declared North Western State of…
Somalia
Egypt Urges Somalia to Secure Release of Kidnapped Sailors
Egypt Presses Somalia to Win Release of Eight Abducted Sailors CAIRO — Egypt stepped up calls Sunday for the safe release of…
East-Africa
IPOA blocks release of officer accused of killing Garissa taxi driver
by Joseph Ogungo Saturday May 23, 2026 An undated image of a police vehicle at a crime scene Photo kenyans.co.ke The Independent…
North-Africa
Egypt coordinates with Somalia to secure swift release of hijacked sailors
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Egypt on Monday pressed Somali authorities to step up efforts to free Egyptian sailors seized aboard the oil…
East-Africa
Somali pirates reportedly demand $10 million to release small product tanker
Thursday May 14, 2026 MT Honour 25 is one of the two product tankers being held off the coast of Somalia by…
