In a statement, Somalia's Ministry of Information said that militants used explosives to attack the bases in the Middle Shabelle region ...

Despite the sharp decline in Somali piracy after 2012, the EU remained intent on maintaining its naval presence.

Kenya closed its border with Somalia after an armed clash killed a police officer and wounded another in Mandera on Friday.

The pirates had ladders and weapons, suggesting they possibly sought ... mariners on board being recovered unhurt. Piracy off the Somali coast peaked in 2011 when 237 attacks were reported.

The United Nations Security Council has officially extended the authorization for member states to stop any ships from ...