We support military action against pirates: Somali leader

Puntland, the breakaway state of Somalia, with its long coastline, has been known as a hub for pirates. But recent efforts by the Puntland administration have resulted in the pirates relocating to......

US court sends 5 Somali pirates to jail for 80 yrs

Five Somalians have been sentenced to life followed by 80 years in prison for engaging in piracy and related offences for their attack on American frigate USS Nicholas. "Today marks the longest......

US launches air-strikes on Somalia

The United Stateson Tuesdaylaunched air-strikes on targets in Somalia that it said were hiding Al Qaeda suspects. An American AC-130 gunship opened fire on Hayo village, near Somalia's border with......

Blast hits bus carrying football team in Somalia; 5 dead

IMAGE: An explosive planted on a bus carrying football players in Somalia's port city of Kismayo killed at least five players. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images An explosive planted on a bus......