East Africa

Somali pirates transported to Seychelles for legal action Six alleged Somali pirates have been sent to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean for prosecution after being involved in an incident in the Gulf of Aden. They were transported via a European Union vessel following a pirate attack last week. The European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta confirmed a suspicious incident involving the Chrystal Arctic, a ship flying the Marshall Islands flag, around 100 nautical miles north of Bosaso, Somalia on Friday. Reports indicate…

Abdulrahman Al-Rassi led the Saudi delegation in a meeting of Arab ministers in Bahrain to show support for Somalia. The Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs of Saudi Arabia participated in discussions about Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity being threatened. The group emphasized the need for Arab countries to work together on common issues and to uphold the sovereignty of nations in accordance with international laws. Those present included Abdulaziz Al-Matar, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent…

A captivating image. A European Union vessel is transferring six alleged pirates to Seychelles for potential prosecution after an incident in the Gulf of Aden. Last week, the European Union Naval Force's Operation ATALANTA confirmed a suspicious incident with the Marshall Islands-flagged Chrystal Arctic approximately 100 nautical miles north of Bosaso, Somalia. UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a vessel carrying five to six armed individuals approaching the tanker. The tanker's Master enacted safety measures…

Abdullahi Sharif caught Mohamed Kheyr and his partner taking care of some livestock.In Baidoa, Somalia, a group of 30 educated men have found success by purchasing underweight animals and selling them for a profit after fattening them up.Leading the Wadajir association is Mohamed Kheyr, a graduate in agriculture who struggled to find a job after completing his studies in 2022.Pooling their resources, the men invested $1,000 to kickstart their business, resulting in a $4,000 profit in the first three months.They purchase lean…

HOLLYWOOD - The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, named James Swan as the Acting Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UNSOM. Guterres thanked Catriona Laing for her service and appointed Swan temporarily after her departure. The Somali government wants to dissolve UNSOM by October 2024, as stated by Foreign Minister Ahmed Mali Fiqi in a letter to the UN Security Council. Swan, the new envoy, has a history of diplomatic roles in African countries with complex political transitions. His education background…

A crew member from the MV Abdullah ship reunited with his mother at Chattogram Port after being set free by Somali pirates. Twenty-three Bangladeshi cargo ship crew members returned home to an emotional welcome from their families after spending weeks in captivity. The MV Abdullah, carrying over 55,000 tonnes of coal from Mozambique to the UAE, was captured by pirates about 550 nautical miles off the Somali coast in March. This incident occurred during a period of increased pirate activity, prompting international naval…

Six individuals, including six Moroccan nationals, have been set free by a military court in northern Somalia and will be returned to Morocco. The Moroccan government, along with various NGOs, has been working to secure the release of these individuals. The accused individuals have claimed innocence and are eager to return to their home country. Various human rights groups have been actively campaigning against the use of the death penalty, urging countries like Morocco to abolish it completely. Despite not having executed…

In a recent video from Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota, a violent shooting incident took place after midnight on May 6. The footage, possibly filmed by one of the attackers, shows a young man being harassed by a group of teenagers before shots are fired. Around twelve gunshots can be heard as the victim runs into a nearby house and the suspects flee. This incident adds to a concerning rise in violent crimes in the Dinkytown area, including recent robberies. The Minneapolis Police Department has not yet…

In the Banadir region, law enforcement has taken down suspects linked to a string of thefts in Mogadishu's Wabari neighborhood. Earlier today, the Somali Police Force nabbed two young men believed to be behind the robberies. The arrests went down around 3:45 AM on May 14, 2024, following a tip-off. The suspects, armed with knives and riding a Bajaj motorcycle (license plate RE Red M1B014/A 3547), were caught red-handed. Pictures of the suspects, their weaponry, and the motorcycle used in the crimes were shared by the police.…

In the heart of Mogadishu, a tragic event unfolded as a young female student lost her life to gunfire from government forces near the Milk Factory according to reports. The victim, Muno Mohamed Hiirey, a promising medical student at the University of Mogadishu, was on her way in a BL car when she was fatally shot by soldiers stationed in the area. Scheduled to graduate later this year, Hiirey's untimely death has sparked outrage among her family and the community. Following the shooting, the soldiers involved quickly fled…