Somalia
Somalia is bordered by the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Somalia is made up largely of nomadic Somali pastoralists, and is one of the poorest countries in the world, with little natural resources and a stressed environment. Somali struggles with warring ethnic factions, since 1992.
Navy SEALS Rescue Two Hostages in Night Raid on Somali Pirates
The same Navy SEAL Team Six that killed Osama Bin Laden rescued an American and a Danish hostage from a Somali pirate base.
Somalia Hit by Insurgents
Fierce fighting between peacekeepers and insurgents kills people in Mogadishu, the Somali capital.
Pirates Claim They'll Kill Danish Captives if Rescue Attempted
Pirates operating off the coast of Somalia have taken a Danish family and promised to kill them all if a rescue is attempted.
Four Americans Killed by Somali Pirates
The U.S. military is reporting that four American travelers were shot and killed by Somali pirates while negotiations were ongoing.
Somalia Bombing Perpetrated by Group Linked to al-Qaida
Bombings in Uganda by a Somalian militant group are the first attacks outside their home country, but the group promises that they will not be the last.
US Navy Captures Five Somali Pirates
The USS Nicholas has captured five suspected Somali pirates after exchanging gunfire with them near the Seychelles.
Somali Pirates Seize Two More Ships
Despite a large international naval presence and other measures, Somali pirates continue to capture merchant ships with relative ease.
U.S. Ship, Maersk Alabama, Defeats Pirates for a Second Time
The U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama used an on board security force and some acoustic devices to defeat a second pirate attack.
Somali Pirates Capture Private British Yacht with Couple Aboard
It is believed that Somali pirates captured a British yacht of the coast of the Seychelles and are now holding the couple hostage.
Clinton Offers U.S. Support to Somalia
Clinton speaks with head of Somali interim government, vows support for Somali in the face of terrorist group.
Ron Paul Suggests Allowing Bounty Hunters to Fight Somali Pirates
Ron Paul and other lawmakers are suggesting that the U.S. enact centuries old legislation allowing privateers to battle pirates on behalf of the government.
Somali Pirates Step Up Hijackings in Wake of U.S. Rescue
Now that the stand-off with the U.S. Navy has ended in the deaths of three pirates, the rest of the Somali pirate armada has increased its attacks, capturing four ships in two days.
Navy Seals Kill Pirates in Dramatic Rescue of U.S. Captain
The dramatic five day stand-off between Somali pirates and the U.S. Navy ended yesterday when Navy Seal snipers killed the three pirates holding the U.S. captain hostage.
U.S. Captain Tries to Escape from Somali Pirates, is Recaptured
The U.S. Captain being held hostage by Somali pirates apparently attempted to swim to freedom during the night, but he was recaptured by the pirates.
Somali Pirates Capture Freighter with 20 Americans on Board
The latest ship to be captured by Somali pirates may be the one that causes the biggest stir yet, an aid ship carrying 20 Americans on its way to Kenya.
Somali Pirates Attack U.S. Cruise Ship
Pirates fired on a U.S. cruise ship over the weekend, but the ship was able to outrun its attackers and avoided falling victim to the growing scourge of Somali piracy.
Details Emerge in Story of Indian Navy Sinking Pirate Ship
After a series of attacks on commercial ships by Somali pirates, the Indian Navy has struck back by sinking a pirate "mother ship," with details emerging about the battle on the high seas.
Navy Destroys Pirate Ship in Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy recorded a rare victory in the growing battle against pirates operating in waters between the Arabian peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
Somali Pirates Take a Massive Haul of Saudi Oil
Somali pirates have stepped up attacks even further off the coast of East Africa, striking a Saudi oil supertanker loaded with valuable crude.
Security Firms’ Questionable Iraq Tactics Taken to the High Seas
Whoever said piracy was dead might want to think again – over 300 years has passed since the golden age of piracy of Africa’s west coast, but attacks are increasing off the coast of Somalia and private security firms are being called in to protect commercial shipping.
Pirates Cause Shootout at Sea
U.S. ships surrounded a hijacked Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia. Three pirates may be dead.
Pirates Attack Ship Off Somali Coast
On Tuesday, two American warships battled against pirates who had seized a tanker off the coast of Somalia. The warships reportedly sank two pirate vessels and pursued a hijacked skiff carrying some of the fleeing hijackers.
The same Navy SEAL Team Six that killed Osama Bin Laden rescued an American and a Danish hostage from a Somali pirate base.
Somalia Hit by Insurgents
Fierce fighting between peacekeepers and insurgents kills people in Mogadishu, the Somali capital.
Pirates Claim They'll Kill Danish Captives if Rescue Attempted
Pirates operating off the coast of Somalia have taken a Danish family and promised to kill them all if a rescue is attempted.
Four Americans Killed by Somali Pirates
The U.S. military is reporting that four American travelers were shot and killed by Somali pirates while negotiations were ongoing.
Somalia Bombing Perpetrated by Group Linked to al-Qaida
Bombings in Uganda by a Somalian militant group are the first attacks outside their home country, but the group promises that they will not be the last.
US Navy Captures Five Somali Pirates
The USS Nicholas has captured five suspected Somali pirates after exchanging gunfire with them near the Seychelles.
Somali Pirates Seize Two More Ships
Despite a large international naval presence and other measures, Somali pirates continue to capture merchant ships with relative ease.
U.S. Ship, Maersk Alabama, Defeats Pirates for a Second Time
The U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama used an on board security force and some acoustic devices to defeat a second pirate attack.
Somali Pirates Capture Private British Yacht with Couple Aboard
It is believed that Somali pirates captured a British yacht of the coast of the Seychelles and are now holding the couple hostage.
Clinton Offers U.S. Support to Somalia
Clinton speaks with head of Somali interim government, vows support for Somali in the face of terrorist group.
Ron Paul Suggests Allowing Bounty Hunters to Fight Somali Pirates
Ron Paul and other lawmakers are suggesting that the U.S. enact centuries old legislation allowing privateers to battle pirates on behalf of the government.
Somali Pirates Step Up Hijackings in Wake of U.S. Rescue
Now that the stand-off with the U.S. Navy has ended in the deaths of three pirates, the rest of the Somali pirate armada has increased its attacks, capturing four ships in two days.
Navy Seals Kill Pirates in Dramatic Rescue of U.S. Captain
The dramatic five day stand-off between Somali pirates and the U.S. Navy ended yesterday when Navy Seal snipers killed the three pirates holding the U.S. captain hostage.
U.S. Captain Tries to Escape from Somali Pirates, is Recaptured
The U.S. Captain being held hostage by Somali pirates apparently attempted to swim to freedom during the night, but he was recaptured by the pirates.
Somali Pirates Capture Freighter with 20 Americans on Board
The latest ship to be captured by Somali pirates may be the one that causes the biggest stir yet, an aid ship carrying 20 Americans on its way to Kenya.
Somali Pirates Attack U.S. Cruise Ship
Pirates fired on a U.S. cruise ship over the weekend, but the ship was able to outrun its attackers and avoided falling victim to the growing scourge of Somali piracy.
Details Emerge in Story of Indian Navy Sinking Pirate Ship
After a series of attacks on commercial ships by Somali pirates, the Indian Navy has struck back by sinking a pirate "mother ship," with details emerging about the battle on the high seas.
Navy Destroys Pirate Ship in Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy recorded a rare victory in the growing battle against pirates operating in waters between the Arabian peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
Somali Pirates Take a Massive Haul of Saudi Oil
Somali pirates have stepped up attacks even further off the coast of East Africa, striking a Saudi oil supertanker loaded with valuable crude.
Security Firms’ Questionable Iraq Tactics Taken to the High Seas
Whoever said piracy was dead might want to think again – over 300 years has passed since the golden age of piracy of Africa’s west coast, but attacks are increasing off the coast of Somalia and private security firms are being called in to protect commercial shipping.
Pirates Cause Shootout at Sea
U.S. ships surrounded a hijacked Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia. Three pirates may be dead.
Pirates Attack Ship Off Somali Coast
On Tuesday, two American warships battled against pirates who had seized a tanker off the coast of Somalia. The warships reportedly sank two pirate vessels and pursued a hijacked skiff carrying some of the fleeing hijackers.