Somalia11 hrs agoSomali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwardsTwo ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.11 hrs ago11 Aug 2026Man tried to join IS after 'watching YouTube'Mohamed Mohamoud, 22, admits travelling to Somalia to try and join the Islamic State group. 11 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Man told friend 'I don't mind dying' before Isis tripThe court heard Mohamoud arranged to meet up with a man in Somalia and join Isis together.5 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Man went to Somalia 'in attempt to join Isis'Mohamed Mohamoud, 22, is on trial accused of travelling to Africa in search of "martyrdom".4 Aug 202622 Jul 2026Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperaturesHerders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.22 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fightPeople will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out. 21 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali piratesThere have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.17 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Refugee has conviction quashed after 19 yearsCourt of Appeal judges say Sadia Adow "suffered a substantial injustice" when she was jailed in 2007.15 Jul 202616 Jun 2026Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independenceThe move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.16 Jun 2026...
