Somalia has a new constitution, parliament and president, raising hopes it will finally shed its "failed state" title.
In recent months, African Union, Kenyan, and Ethiopian troops, alongside a coalition of Somali militia, have "liberated" many major towns from the al-Shabab militia.
Al-Shabab...
Kenyan Amisom soldier kills six Somalis
Six civilians have been shot dead by a Kenyan soldier advancing towards the al-Shabab stronghold of Kismayo, the Kenyan army has confirmed.
The soldier has...
AU Special Representative condemns assassination of Somali MP in Mogadishu
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African UnionCommission for Somalia, Ambassador Boubacar Diarra, has condemned the assassination of newly elected MP Mustafa...
Somali rebels claim killing of MP, threaten more assassinations
By Feisal Omar
Sunday, September 23, 2012
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Islamist rebels said they shot dead a Somali lawmaker in Mogadishu on Saturday and threatened to...
Insurers face tougher times as Somali piracy drops
By Myles Neligan and Jonathan Saul
LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - A dramatic fall in pirate attacks off the Somali coast is forcing down the...