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British oil company investigated for corruption in Somalia

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 22:14

An oil company chaired by a former leader of Britain`s ruling Conservative party is being investigated for alleged corruption in Somalia, claims the company slammed as "defamatory".

US strike killed al Shebaab commander: Somali officials

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 21:10

A US missile strike in southern Somalia on Sunday killed a senior al Shebaab commander who had masterminded suicide attacks by the al Qaeda-linked militant group, two Somali security officials said.

US forces launch missile strike against Shebab leader in Somalia

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 06:56

The US military launched a missile strike in Somalia on Sunday targeting a suspected Shebab militant leader, defense officials said.

Ethiopian troops join African force in Somalia

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:15

Ethiopian troops in Somalia on Wednesday formally joined the UN-backed African Union force amid efforts to boost operations against al Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels, officials said.

US deploys military advisers to Somalia

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 10:56

The United States has sent a handful of military advisers to Somalia in recent months to help bolster the African Union force there, officials said.

US deploys military advisers to Somalia: Officials

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 04:54

The United States has deployed a handful of military advisers to Somalia in recent months to help bolster the African Union force there, officials said Friday.

Attacks on UN staff increased in 2013: Report

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:43

Working for the UN became more dangerous last year, the world body`s staff union warned Friday, noting that at least 58 personnel were targeted by terrorists and insurgents.

Kenya says 30 Shebab rebels killed in Somalia air strike

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 14:20

Kenya said Friday it had killed at least 30 Shebab rebels including top commanders in an air strike on a training camp in Somalia.

Shebab militants in Somalia ban Internet

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 10:54

Militants from the Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab have banned citizens in the areas of Somalia they control from using the Internet.

Shebab militants in Somalia ban Internet

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 05:49

Militants from the al Qaeda-linked Shebab have banned citizens in the areas of Somalia they control from using the Internet.

UAE Red Crescent gives $2.5 mn in aid to Somalia

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:37

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Red Crescent Authority has provided relief assistance worth AED 9 million (around $2.5 million) to those affected by the recent floods that hit the Somali town of Jowhar.

Voting for new president underway in Somalia`s Puntland

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 13:59

Lawmakers in Somalia`s semi-autonomous Puntland region on Wednesday started voting for a new president amid tight security, officials said.