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Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of #Somalia Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC. The ship, Honor 25, was overrun late on Wednesday by six gunmen, when it was approximately 30 nautical miles (55 kms) offshore, the officials said. Until three years ago piracy had almost disappeared in this stretch of the Indian Ocean once notorious for hijackings, but it has since made a comeback with fishing trawlers or container ships targeted. The seizure of a tanker headed for the Somali capital, Mogadishu, is likely to increase anxiety in the city where petrol prices have already tripled since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. It was carrying 18,500 barrels of oil, security officials from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region told the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78l26yn981o

🇸🇴#Somalia: Somali security forces have opened fire on protesters in Mogadishu’s Daynile district as demonstrations intensified over the past week following the government’s decision to evict residents from low-income areas. (via @Terroralerts007)

🇸🇴#Somalia: Clashes broke out overnight in Somalia’s capital between local militias and government forces. Tensions reportedly escalated after days of unrest over unpaid salaries and economic instability. The situation was further fueled by an incident in which Mogadishu’s council allegedly sent police officers, accompanied by bulldozers, to evict residents and demolish several homes in the low-income Deynile district, due to unpaid debts to the city's council. Regional reports also suggest that factions formed within the army during the incident, with some soldiers allegedly siding with residents affected by the evictions. (via SomaliGuardian)

🇸🇴#Somalia: Somali National Armed Forces, along with AUSSOM troops, destroyed several hideouts of Al-Shabaab militants in Buulo Abdala and Madulo in Lower Shabelle two days ago. Footage posted on AUSSOM’s X account shows Somali National Armed Forces operating alongside contractors from the American PMC Bancroft Global Development. The group is partly funded by the US State Department, although it presents itself as an independent NGO. Bancroft has been active in Somalia for over a decade, and its American founder, Michael Stock, has reportedly been linked to Bob Denard, a notorious French mercenary associated with multiple coups in Africa.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rules out bringing home Australian nationals linked to ISIS after a failed repatriation attempt Speaking to ABC News, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia would not assist their return. "We have a very firm view that we won’t be providing assistance or repatriation,» he said, arguing the individuals had travelled overseas to support Islamic State. #Politics

Chaos erupts in #Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments Scuffles and shouting broke out Wednesday during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament after the speaker attempted to advance proposed constitutional amendments that opposition lawmakers said would extend parliament’s mandate, forcing the session’s suspension. Somalia has been under a provisional constitution since 2012, and repeated efforts to finalize it have exposed deep divisions over governance and power-sharing between the federal government and regional states. A similar attempt to extend political mandates under former president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed triggered a constitutional crisis in 2021 and led to armed confrontations in #Mogadishu, pushing the country to the brink of wider unrest. Wednesday’s disorder erupted when the parliament speaker announced an unexpected agenda to amend five chapters of the.... https://apnews.com/article/somalia-parliament-constitution-mandate-scuffle-f4c7d7e3826b64ca11ce819bcbd77399

News: #Somaliland rejects #Somalia’s claims over its diplomatic engagement with #Israel The government of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has rejected what it described as “misleading claims” by the Federal Government of Somalia regarding its diplomatic engagement with Israel, insisting that its foreign relations are a matter of sovereign authority. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Somaliland said the assertions by Mogadishu are “unfounded in law, inaccurate in history, and lack factual basis,” dismissing Somalia’s position as having no legal standing to comment on or interfere in its bilateral relations. The statement reiterated Somaliland’s longstanding claim to sovereignty, noting that it attained independence on 26 June 1960 and was recognized internationally prior to its union with Somalia later that year. It argued that its sovereignty “neither originated from, nor is contingent upon, any authority in Mogadishu.” Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56529

War on #Iran fuels piracy resurgence off #Somalia coast, #EU naval force warns Addis Abeba - The ongoing war in Iran is contributing to a renewed surge in maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia, raising concerns over security in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, according to a European Union naval mission, Bloomberg reported. At least three hijackings were confirmed in the past week, with pirates boarding two cargo vessels and a tanker, data from the UK Maritime Trade Operations showed. The attacks took place near Eyl, Mareeyo and Garacad in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region, an area that was a notorious hub for piracy in the late 2000s. The spike in incidents is being linked to broader regional instability, initially tied to Houthi attacks and now compounded by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CPxo1kJYb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🔍 Poll: Majority believe Biden acted illegally/unethically in handling son's business dealings. Dems divided, 40% acknowledging wrongdoing. GOP launches impeachment inquiry, but public disapproves. Only 54% aware of the process, split on which party can root out corruption. #Politics https://www.foxnews.com/politics/most-americans-believe-biden-acted-illegally-unethically-hunter-business-dealings-poll Subscribe to @BadVolfNews

Seized Aid back in WFP hands, #Somalia confirms Somalia’s federal government said on Monday that commodities removed from a warehouse affected by port expansion activities in Mogadishu have been returned to the World Food Programme (#WFP), following recent reports that a storage facility at the Mogadishu Port was demolished and supplies seized. “The commodities removed from the warehouse have been fully returned to the World Food Programme,” the government said in a statement, adding that it “takes full responsibility for this unfortunate situation and regrets that it occurred.” The government's action prompted the U.S. State Department to suspend humanitarian assistance to the federal government, accusing local officials of destroying a U.S.-funded warehouse and “illegally seizing” 76 metric tonnes of food aid intended for vulnerable populations. To ensure the continued, secure and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian.... https://www.dawan.africa/news/seized-aid-back-in-wfp-hands-somalia-confirms