Somalia

Reported by IOL section feed for News and South China Morning Post. First detected October 6, 2026 at 15:01 UTC.

An official speaking to the BBC confirmed that maritime bandits took the crew of an oil tanker to death prior to a rescue effort.

War and security

Somali Forces Repel Assault Over Baidoa Amid Explosive Threats

Regular soldiers drove off a wave of insurgents and regional loyalists seeking control of the strategic city of Baidoa