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Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

The MV Abdullah, a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier — a type of merchant ship used to transport large amounts of cargo — was hijacked in March as it was heading from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates.

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

Suicide bomber in Somalia's Mogadishu kills 13 soldiers

In late May, at least 54 Ugandan peacekeepers at a base south of Mogadishu were killed in similar attack.

24 July 2023, 14:12 IST

Suicide bomber in Somalia's capital kills at least 13 soldiers

Suicide bomber in Somalia's capital kills at least 13 soldiers

Suicide bomber in Somalia's Mogadishu kills 13 soldiers

24 July 2023, 14:12 IST

10 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Mogadishu

The attack was claimed by the Al-Shabaab, which is linked to Al-Qaeda

21 February 2023, 21:16 IST

10 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Mogadishu

10 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Mogadishu

10 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Mogadishu

21 February 2023, 21:16 IST

Explosion, gunfire near mayor's office in Mogadishu

Militants have been waging a bloody insurgency against the frail internationally backed central government for 15 years

22 January 2023, 15:19 IST

Explosion, gunfire near mayor's office in Mogadishu

Explosion, gunfire near mayor's office in Mogadishu

Explosion, gunfire near mayor's office in Mogadishu

22 January 2023, 15:19 IST

Death toll from Somalia twin bombings climbs to 100

Two cars packed with explosives were detonated minutes apart near the busy Zobe junction, followed by gunfire in an attack targeting Somalia's education ministry

30 October 2022, 10:14 IST

Death toll from Somalia twin bombings climbs to 100: President

Death toll from Somalia twin bombings climbs to 100: President

Death toll from Somalia twin bombings climbs to 100

30 October 2022, 10:14 IST

'Scores' dead in twin explosions in Somalia's capital

The attack occurred at Zobe junction, which was the scene of a huge al-Shabab truck bombing in 2017 that killed more than 500 people

29 October 2022, 14:12 IST

Two explosions rock Somalia's capital, leaving 'scores' dead

Two explosions rock Somalia's capital, leaving 'scores' dead

'Scores' dead in twin explosions in Somalia's capital

29 October 2022, 14:12 IST

Car bomb explosion in Somalia's Mogadishu kills 8

In the past, al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group has taken responsibility for similar attacks

12 January 2022, 14:31 IST

Car bomb explosion in Somalia's capital Mogadishu kills eight

Car bomb explosion in Somalia's capital Mogadishu kills eight

Car bomb explosion in Somalia's Mogadishu kills 8

12 January 2022, 14:31 IST

Somalia issues 1st mobile money licence to Hormuud

Approximately 155 mobile money million transactions, worth $2.7 billion, are recorded in Somalia per month, according to a 2018 World Bank report

27 February 2021, 11:16 IST

Somalia issues its first mobile money licence to Hormuud Telecom's EVC Plus

Somalia issues its first mobile money licence to Hormuud Telecom's EVC Plus

Somalia issues 1st mobile money licence to Hormuud

27 February 2021, 11:16 IST

3 killed after blast near Somalia's presidential palace

Mogadishu is regularly targeted with attacks by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group

13 February 2021, 09:41 IST

Three killed after suicide bomber detonates near Somalia's presidential palace

Three killed after suicide bomber detonates near Somalia's presidential palace

3 killed after blast near Somalia's presidential palace

13 February 2021, 09:41 IST

Bombing at ice cream shop in Somali capital kills 7

27 November 2020, 19:43 IST

Bombing at ice cream shop in Somali capital kills at least 7

Bombing at ice cream shop in Somali capital kills at least 7

Bombing at ice cream shop in Somali capital kills 7

27 November 2020, 19:43 IST