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Britain admits Somali Islamists stole $750,000 of aid supplies

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 10:57

: Members of the Shebab Islamist group have stolen USD 750,000 worth of British government-funded humanitarian materials and supplies in Somalia, it emerged on Saturday.

Gunmen wound two Somali journalists

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 13:59

Gunmen have shot and injured two Somali reporters in the war-torn south, their colleagues said Thursday, in the latest attack on journalists in the country.

Somali suicide bomber kills at least two

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 22:55

A suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a moving convoy of African Union troops in Somalia`s capital, killing himself and at least two people walking by, a police official said on Friday.

Top Somali militant, wanted by US, killed in shooting

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 20:03

A Somali militant, who was wanted by the US and had a $5 million bounty on his head, has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda linked group Al-Shabaab.

Centre in touch with Interpol for hostages release: Tewari

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 22:49

Centre is in constant touch with Interpol for securing safe release of five Indian hostages held captive by the Somali pirates, Manish Tewari said.

Somali commits suicide after Italy denies asylum

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 11:23

A Somali migrant leapt to his death from an apartment building in Italy`s central city of Florence, after authorities reportedly refused to grant him asylum in the country.

Somali warlords battle over key southern port

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 13:48

At least eight people have died in fighting between rival Somali warlords battling for control of the southern port city of Kismayo, witnesses said Saturday.

Somali pirates release Danish vessel with six crew

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 09:33

Having kept the Danish coaster -- M/V Leopard -- in their custody for two years, Somali pirates have released it along with six crew members, a Kenyan maritime official said Wednesday.

Indian sailor held captive by Somali pirates returns home

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 09:21

Saurabh Kumar, who was among the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year, returned home.

Somalia apex court frees jailed journalist

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 09:07

The Supreme Court of Somalia has acquitted a journalist who was jailed after he interviewed a woman who alleged she was raped by government security forces, a media report said.

Indians rescued from Somali pirates to return today

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 08:42

Most of the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year are returning to India on Monday.

Somali pirates release Greek oil tanker with Indians on board

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 19:44

Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned oil tanker with 26 crew members, including 11 Indians, after holding them captive for ten months, the vessel`s operating company said on Tuesday.