Sep 13, 2012
Somalia's president survived an assassination bid yesterday when bomb blasts claimed by Al Shabab rocked the Mogadishu hotel where he was meeting Kenya's foreign minister. Read Article Somalia's new president survives Shebab assassination bid
Aug 21, 2012
Yesterday marks the end of the UN-backed Transitional Federal Government, however the number of parliamentarians falls short of target and election of president is delayed. Read Article Somalia swears in 211 new members of parliament
Aug 15, 2012
Mohammad Saaili Shibin was sentenced for his role in the hijackings of a German vessel, and a US yacht, upon which four Americans were murdered. Read Article Somali pirate sentenced to 12 life terms in US court
Jul 19, 2012
President authorised a diplomatic passport for pirate leader Mohamed Abdi Hassan 'Afwayne", who presented it to authorities on a trip to Malaysia, UN says. Read Article Somalia's president shielded top pirate leader with diplomatic passport: UN
Jul 02, 2012
Three-quarters of a million people were at risk of dying when famine struck Somalia last August. Three months later, thanks to humanitarian aid from the Emirates and other countries, the number of people at risk had dropped by two-thirds. Read Article UAE funds helped starving Somalis
Jun 28, 2012
An agreement paving the way for negotiations between Somalia and Somaliland has been signed in Dubai. Read Article Historic agreement paves way for end to Somali bloodshed
Jun 26, 2012
Somalia's president will take part in a multi-national conference in Dubai that aims to bring an end to piracy. Read Article Somali leader due for piracy summit
Jun 15, 2012
A dispute between those responsible for raising the ransom money has placed the release of 22 hostages aboard the pirated ship MV Albedo in jeopardy. Read Article Dispute over ransom puts hostages' lives at risk
Jun 13, 2012
A security team is meeting with Somali leaders in Dubai over the fate of 22 hostages held by pirates aboard the MV Albedo. Read Article Hostage talks in Dubai with pirates' tribal elders
Jun 07, 2012
The Obama administration yesterday offer up to US$33 million (Dh121m) in rewards for information about top members of Al Shabab, an Islamist extremist group in Somalia. Read Article US offers rewards for top Al Shabab members
