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Mogadishu (AX) — In a touching reunion that highlighted both human resilience and the complexities of international cooperation, three Somali fishermen, who endured an astonishing 45 days stranded at sea and subsequently spent six harrowing months in a Libyan prison, were welcomed back to their families in Mogadishu on Thursday. This moment came after a meticulous and multifaceted repatriation effort led by the Somali government, alongside various international organizations. The fishermen — Abdullahi Yusuf Jama, Aweys…

Tragedy struck off the shores of the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada, where a viewing submarine, the "Sindbad", sank, resulting in the loss of six lives and the rescue of 39 others. The local governor's office confirmed that the deceased were Russian nationals, whereas those successfully rescued comprise a group of foreign tourists. Fortunately, no passengers or crew members remain unaccounted for. The submarine was carrying a total of 50 individuals: 45 tourists from various nationalities, including Russia,…

Ah, the perils of the high seas! Just when we thought the waters of the Gulf of Aden were safe, the specter of maritime piracy raises its head again. Recently, a Chinese fishing crew found themselves in the deep end—a bit too literally—after an unforeseen hijacking aboard their vessel. The oceans around the Horn of Africa, previously notorious for piracy, seemed to have calmed. But with this new incident, one wonders: has piracy made an unwanted comeback? Remarkably, and much to the relief of their loved ones, the crew…

Mogadishu (AX) – In an extraordinary tale of endurance and hope, two Somali fishermen have made a triumphant return to Mogadishu, thanks to the timely intervention of a passing Chinese vessel. Their ordeal at sea, fraught with peril and uncertainty, has gratefully concluded, as officially confirmed by the Somali government. Meet Ibrahim Mohamud Ali and Sharma'arke Nur Abdi Adan—ordinary men turned survival champions. For 24 grueling days, these resilient souls found themselves at the mercy of the relentless Indian Ocean.…

The Congolese government announced on Friday that it had rescued at least 223 civilians living in Ukraine since the country was hit by the Russian invasion. But there is no news of twenty others blocked on Ukrainian territory due to the bombings.…