Somalia
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Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Somalia has an estimated population of 18.1 million, of which 2.7 million live in the capital and largest city, Mogadishu. Around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis and the official languages of the country are Somali and Arabic, though the former is the primary language. Somalia has historic and religious ties to the Arab world. As such the people in Somalia are Muslims, the majority of them Sunni.
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At least eight killed in beach terror blast in Somalia At least eight people have been killed and 28 others injured in a terrorist bomb attack on a beach in Somalia.Sky News - Published | |
Several dead in bombing near cafe packed with fans watching Euro 2024 finalA bombing near a cafe in Somalia where people were watching England's Euro 2024 final with Spain has left at least five people dead.Sky News - Published | |
Navy should be combat ready to protect nation's interests 'anytime, anywhere, anyhow': Admiral TripathiThe Navy must always be prepared for combat in order to safeguard the country’s maritime interests. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized this, especially in light of China's increasing strategic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Vice admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announced as new Navy chiefVice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has been appointed as the next Navy chief, succeeding Admiral R Hari Kumar. With a distinguished career spanning various command and staff roles, Vice Admiral Tripathi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai PoliceIndian Navy handed over 9 pirates to Mumbai Police post March 29 rescue near Somalia, with INS Trishul arriving in Mumbai on April 3. Commitment to safeguard all merchant shipping reiterated.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy to bring 9 Somali pirates who hijacked Iranian vessel with Pakistani crew to IndiaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian navy captures 35 Somali pirates in anti-piracy operation; court extends custody till April 4Indian Navy captured and handed over 35 Somali pirates to Mumbai police for hijacking MV Ruen. The pirates face various charges, including demanding a $60 million ransom. Previous detainment in 2012..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India will continue action against piracy & drone threats: Navy chiefNavy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday that India, being the largest resident naval power in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), will persist in countering the threats of piracy and drone attacks..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Navy brings 35 captured Somali pirates for trial in IndiaIndian Navy revealed on Saturday that they have safely transported 35 Somali pirates to Mumbai on board the warship INS Kolkata. This comes following the successful operation by Indian forces to free a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bulgaria president thanks PM Modi for Indian Navy’s anti-piracy operationIndian Navy's swift 40-hour operation, with PM Modi's support, rescued the hijacked MV Ruen from Somali pirates, ensuring the safety of seven Bulgarians. The operation showcased international..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy to bring 35 Somali pirates to India for prosecutionAfter successfully rescuing the hijacked merchant vessel Ruen and its 17-member crew, the Indian Navy is now bringing the 35 Somali pirates in its custody to India. The pirates, who had taken control..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian commandos foil bid by Somali pirates to attack ships on high seasIn a direct military intervention that saw even some gunshots, an Indian warship and marine commandos Saturday thwarted the attempt by a group of 35 Somali pirates to use a hijacked merchant vessel as..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Navy prevents Somali pirates attempting piracy from ex-MV RuenIndiaTimes - Published | Indian Navy thwarts another piracy attack on Bangladesh-flagged vessel off Somalia coastThe Indian Navy has once again responded to a piracy attack on a merchant vessel, Bangladesh-flagged MV Abdullah, but could not intervene because the crew had been taken hostage by the armed pirates...IndiaTimes - Published |
Pakistani crew members thank Indian Navy for saving them from Somali piratesIndiaTimes - Published | INS Sumitra foils two hijacking bids in 36 hours in Arabian SeaIndian warship INS Sumitra rescued hijacked Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Naeemi and her 19-member Pakistani crew on the east coast of Somalia. INS Sumitra, INS Sharada, and MQ-9B Sea Guardian..IndiaTimes - Published |
Anti-piracy operation: Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali piratesPatrol vessel INS Sumitra rescued Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi & her crew (19 Pakistani nationals) from 11 Somali pirates. In less than 36 hours, INS Sumitra has rescued 2 hijacked fishing vessels. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy rescues crew of hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia coastIn another swift operation on the high seas, an Indian warship intercepted an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and ensured the safe release of all 17..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian warship secures safe release of hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off east coast of SomaliaIndian warship INS Sumitra on Monday ensured the safe release of an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel and its 17 crew members after it was hijacked by some pirates off the east coast of Somalia, officials..IndiaTimes - Published | In swift response, Indian Navy saves another hijacked vessel off SomaliaIndiaTimes - Published |
India to assist in rescue of Sri Lanka fishermen captured by Somali piratesIndia is all set to help Sri Lanka to rescue their fishermen, captured by Somali pirates. The Sri Lankan Navy Spokesperson said that the UN's central maritime command was alerted by Sri Lanka on..IndiaTimes - Published | Missing US Navy Seals declared dead after raid on boat 'carrying Iranian weapons to Houthis'Two US Navy Seals who went missing during a night-time raid on a boat off Somalia have been declared dead after a 10-day search failed to find them, military officials have said.Sky News - Published |
Indian navy commandos board hijacked ship with 15 Indians off Somalia coast, warns piratesThe Indian crew on board are safe and Marine Commandos MARCOS are ready for operations, said military officials.DNA - Published | Liberian-flagged ship with 15 Indians on board hijacked near Somalia, Indian Navy keeping close watchAs per military officials, the information about the ship being hijacked off Somalia's coast was received on Thursday evening. Moreover, the Indian Navy aircraft have been keeping a watch on the ship.DNA - Published |
Indian Navy vigilant on hijacked ship with Indian crew near SomaliaThe Indian Navy has intensified surveillance over the hijacked vessel 'MV Lila Norfolk' near the coast of Somalia. The Liberian-flagged ship, with 15 Indian crew members, is being actively monitored by..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy evacuates from hijacked vessel sailor hurt in firingIndian destroyer INS Kochi evacuates injured Bulgarian sailor from hijacked Malta-flagged bulk carrier MV Ruen, after negotiations with Somali pirates. Sailor has gunshot injury near shoulder and is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Navy evacuates injured sailor from hijacked shipIndian destroyer INS Kochi has evacuated one of the 18 sailors on board the hijacked commercial vessel MV Ruen for urgent medical attention after he was injured in firing by the pirates, even as..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy: Warship INS Kochi 'constantly monitoring' hijacked Malta vesselThe hijacked Malta-flagged MV Ruen is reaching the coast of Somalia, with armed pirates on board. Indian warship INS Kochi is monitoring the situation, avoiding direct intervention to prevent loss of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy warship, patrol aircraft shadowing hijacked vesselAn Indian warship and maritime patrol aircraft are closely tracking a hijacked Malta-flagged vessel, which is now headed towards the coast of Somalia with the armed pirates and 28 crew members on..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Navy closely monitoring hijacked Malta-flagged vessel headed towards SomaliaAn Indian warship and maritime patrol aircraft are closely tracking a hijacked Malta-flagged vessel named MV Ruen, which is now headed towards the coast of Somalia with armed pirates and 28 crew..IndiaTimes - Published |
India navy swiftly responds to distress call in the Arabian seaA warship and a marine patrol aircraft were diverted by the Western Naval Command in Mumbai in response to a distress call of hijacking of the Malta Flagged Vessel MV Ruen. The Indian Navy swiftly..IndiaTimes - Published | Pirates strike Spanish navy ship: Indian Navy takes swift action in Arabian Sea hijacking crisisIndian Navy swiftly responds to hijacking of Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen in Arabian Sea; naval warship intercepts hijacked vessel; Spanish navy ship races towards suspected hijacked commercial vessel..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dozens dead and thousands displaced after Somalia hit by 'worst floods in decades'At least 44 people have died in Kenya and Somalia after heavy flooding struck the East African countries.Sky News - Published | Somalia truck bombing kills 15 people and wounds 40 othersA bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia has killed at least 15 people and wounded 40 others, authorities have said.Sky News - Published |
Somali 100m sprinter takes twice as long as winnerSomalia suspends a sports official for nepotism after Nasra Abubakar Ali takes 21.81 seconds to finish the 100m.BBC Sport - Published | Somali sports official suspended after 'untrained runner' competes in gamesA Somali sports official has been suspended after an apparently untrained female sprinter represented the African country at an international athletics tournament in China.Sky News - Published |
Somalia sorry for fielding record slow sprinterNasra Abubakar Ali took 22 seconds to complete the 100m sprint at the World University Games in China.BBC Sport - Published | 43,000 people estimated to have died in Somalian drought An estimated 43,000 people died during the longest drought on record in Somalia last year, with half of the victims likely to have been children, according to a new report.Sky News - Published |
US increases military support for Somalia against al-ShababThe United States is increasing its military assistance to Somalia as the country sees success in battling what the U.S. calls "the largest and most deadly al-Qaida network in the world."IndiaTimes - Published | Islamic State terror banker killed by US special forces in mountain cave hideout US special forces have killed a senior Islamic State leader and 10 other militants in a raid on a mountain cave complex in a remote part of northern Somalia.Sky News - Published |
Security forces storm Somalia hotel where militants were holding civilians near presidential palace A near day-long siege by Islamic extremists at a hotel in Mogadishu is over after Somali security forces stormed the building.Sky News - Published | Scores of people killed or injured after two explosions hit Somalia's capital Two explosions have rocked the capital of Somalia in what appears to be an ongoing attack at the country's education ministry.Sky News - Published |
Mumbai Police get fourth threat in a week, warning cautions to 'avoid Somalia-type attacks'Mumbai police were on high alert after an extortion threat was received by the Hotel Lalit near the Mumbai Airport on August 23.DNA - Published | At least 12 killed in hotel attack claimed by al Shabaab At least 12 people have been killed in an attack by Islamic militants who stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu.Sky News - Published |
Ramla Ali: From refugee who fled war-torn Somalia to undefeated boxer, model & activistBoxer, author, activist and model Ramla Ali shares her remarkable story of arriving in Britain as a refugee to becoming the first female professional to fight in Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | |
