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Two French citizens kidnapped by pirates

afrol News, 4 September - Two French citizens have been abducted as their sailboat was seized by pirates off Somalia coast yesterday, French officials said.

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Somali pirates demand $8.2 m ransom

afrol News, 2 September - Somali pirates have announced US $8.2 million ransom demand for release of two Malaysian tankers and Japanese ship seized in the Gulf of Aden, off Somali coast last month, a maritime official said on Tuesday.

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Somali PM wins confidence vote

afrol News, 1 September - Somalia's Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein has survived a vote of no confidence after receiving majority baking by Somalia lawmakers today, speaker said.

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Ethiopia may withdraw troops from Somalia

afrol News, 28 August - Ethiopia's prime minister, Meles Zenawi, has announced a possible withdrawal of his troops from Somalia even if transitional government is not stable, saying the operation is costing too much money for Ethiopia.

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Somali leaders sign cooperation agreement

afrol News, 27 August - Somalia interim government top leaders have signed an agreement of cooperation in Addis Ababa to resolve an ongoing division between the two executive leaders.

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One dies aboard seized Malaysian tanker

afrol News, 26 August - A Filipino sailor has died aboard Malaysian palm oil tanker seized by armed pirates in the Gulf of Eden off coast of Somalia last Tuesday.

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Somalia calls for UN backing to fight pirates

afrol News, 22 August - Somali transitional government has appealed for urgent intervention of United Nations to halt worsening hijackings off Somalia coast. An appeal follows fourth seizure of German operated cargo ship hijacked at 09:45 am seeing the number rising to four in just 48 hours.

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Southern Somalia death toll hits 55

afrol News, 22 August - Fighting in southern Somalia has left at least 55 dead and over 150 people wounded as clashes intensify between Islamist insurgents and pro-government clan militia in the southern port of Kismayu, human right groups said.

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Two more vessels hijacked off Somalia coast

afrol News, 21 August - Pirates have seized two more vessels off Somali coast today, the fifth attack in less than a month, International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said.

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Malaysian tanker seized off Somali coast

afrol News, 20 August - Armed pirates have hijacked Malaysian palm oil tanker and more than 20 crew members in the Gulf of Eden off coast of Somalia, global maritime watchdog said today.

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Somalia and rebel group sign peace deal

afrol News, 19 August - Somali government has today formally signed a peace deal with Islamic rebels in Djibouti, after June pact that had done little to quell violence was rejected by hardliners, United Nations officials said.

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Aid worker killed in Somalia

afrol News, 18 August - United Nations has expressed concern on the kidnapping and killing of agency's staff member in Southern Somalia.

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Somali top leaders in peace talks

afrol News, 15 August - Somalia interim government top leaders are to hold talks in Ethiopia to resolve an ongoing division between the two leaders.

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More vessels fall victim of Somali waters pirates

afrol News, 14 August - Maritime watchdog in Somali waters has called on United Nations and coalition forces to help cease pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden, following latest abduction of a cargo ship from Thailand.

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Somalia plane crash kills 3

afrol News, 13 August - A plane crash in Somali's capital, Mogadishu has killed three crewmembers onboard after hitting a telecommunication tower as it attempted to land at the airport today.

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» 08.08.2008 - Somali insurgents seize town without resistance
» 08.08.2008 - Somali refugees lose hope of returning home
» 07.08.2008 - Canadian ship to escort food aid to Somalia
» 04.08.2008 - Roadside bomb kills 20 in Somalia
» 01.08.2008 - Roadside bomb kills Ugandan peacekeeper
» 30.07.2008 - Mogadishu mayor refuses to step down
» 28.07.2008 - 180,000 Somali children malnourished
» 24.07.2008 - Somali Islamists to protect aid workers
» 23.07.2008 - Pirates abduct 20 Philippines in Somali waters
» 18.07.2008 - Renewed clashes claim 6 lives in Somalia
» 16.07.2008 - UN envoy praises progress on Djibouti agreement
» 15.07.2008 - Deteriorating security worrying in Somalia
» 09.07.2008 - Fourth WFP driver killed in Somalia
» 09.07.2008 - Pirates free German cargo ship off Somalia coast
» 08.07.2008 - Somali rebels deny killing senior UN official

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