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Op-Ed: Assata Shakur? How about these REAL terrorists living in the USA?

Washington - Yesterday the FBI added former Black Panther and convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur to its Most Wanted Terrorist list, placing a $2 million reward on her head. Shakur becomes the first woman and the second 'domestic terrorist' to make the list.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins - 6 comments

American Jihadi live-tweets assassination attempt on own life

Alabama native and former Al-Shabaab member Omar Hammami live-tweeted an alleged attempt on his own life Thursday by one of the men he used to fight with, Buzz Feed reports.

In the Media by Layne Weiss

Al-Shabab militants launch deadly attacks inside Mogadishu

Mogadishu - The militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for launching attacks inside the Somali capital of Mogadishu. At least 19 people have been killed, including several of the attackers.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari

Nine suspect pirates transferred for prosecution

Nine suspect pirates have been transported to the Seychelles to face prosecution. The EU Naval Force (NAVFOR) made the announcement in a press release issued on Monday.

In the Media by Jane Fazackarley

U.S. to strengthen focus on al-Qaeda militants in North Africa

On Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the Obama administration would pursue AQIM (al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb) in North Africa, in an effort to ensure that the international terror network has no place to hide.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu - 2 comments

Somali government charges woman claiming rape by armed forces

The Somali government charged a 27-year-old woman, who claimed to have been gang-raped by security forces, accusing her of insulting the honour of a state institution.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu

French oil tanker reported hijacked off West African coast

A French oil tanker sailing off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire is suspected of having been hijacked by pirates. The tanker had a crew of 17 on board an there has been no contact with the ship since yesterday.

In the Media by Robert Myles - 7 comments

Britain urges nationals to leave Somalia

In a newly released statement, the British Foreign Office has urged British nationals to leave Somalia, claiming to be aware of “a specific threat” to westerners in the breakaway region of Somaliland.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu - 3 comments

Somali Islamists decide to execute French hostage Denis Allex

Somali Islamic militant group Al-Shabab issued a statement on Jan. 16 saying they have decided to execute the French hostage Denis Allex.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 1 comment

Militants display photos of dead French soldier

Mogadishu - Somali militants belonging to Al-Shabab, today released photos of a dead French soldier. The soldier was killed in a failed rescue attempt of a French intelligence officer who has been held by the militants.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 1 comment

French soldier killed in botched rescue operation

Paris - One French soldier was killed, and another missing, in a failed rescue attempt in Somalia. The French military were attempting to free an intelligence officer, Denis Allex, kidnapped in October 2009 at the hands of militants in the country.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 3 comments

Top pirate leader retires as NATO, EU navies keep up the pressure

Mogadishu - A joint operation by NATO and the EU has captured a total of 20 pirates and with piracy hitting a three-year low, a key pirate leader has announced his retirement.

In the Media by Christopher Szabo

General Stanley McChrystal questions US drone warfare

Retired US Army General Stanley McChrystal, who once commanded all American forces in Afghanistan, has questioned the widespread use of unmanned aerial drones in the War on Terror.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Kenya wants to return Somali refugees to their home country

Kenya has tightened its decision to control the growing number of Somali refugees living on its territory, by calling for their return to their home country.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu

Prominent MP injured in Nairobi blast that claims 5 lives

Toronto - The recent spate of explosions that have rocked Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood in Kenya has taken a new twist with the apparent targeting of Mr. Yusuf Hassan, a member of Parliament who was injured in a blast outside a Nairobi mosque.

In the Media by Farid Omar

Op-Ed: It is tough to revive a failed state Special

Mogadishu - In September this year I posted the article, Somalia, Foreign Aid and International Conspiracy in WardheerNews. Since then I have been receiving huge responses in comments from critics in every corner of the world.

Digital Journal Report by Ismai Warsame

Turkish Airlines and Irish Youth Team Up in Fight against FGM Special

Toronto - On Sunday, November 25, 2012, the United Youth of Ireland hosted a Conference and Miss Ethnic Ireland 2013 Beauty Contest to raise awareness on Female Genital Mutilation on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Digital Journal Report by Farid Omar

Honourable Farah Maalim Speaks at Historic Toronto Event Special

Toronto - Hundreds of Kenyan-Canadians in Toronto thronged the Holiday Inn Hotel located at 970 Dixon Road on Saturday, November 3, 2012, to hear Honourable Farah Maalim, the renowned Deputy Speaker of the national assembly speak on latest developments in Kenya.

Digital Journal Report by Farid Omar

Hawa Aden Mohamed wins Nansen Refugee Award for Somali victims

A former Somali refugee, 63-year-old Hawa Aden Mohamed, has won the Nansen Refugee Award for rescuing Somalia's most vulnerable members of society. Most are women and young girls --- victims of rape, genital mutilation, war, and genocide.

In the Media by Nancy Houser - 4 comments

Somalia elects a new president

Mogadishu - Members of Somalia's Parliament elected a new president Monday. Political newcomer Hassan Sheikh Mohamud beat outgoing President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed 190 votes to 79 votes.