Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu, Somalia

At least 32 people were killed and 63 others wounded in a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, claimed by al-Shabab. The group aims to overthrow the Somali government and establish a fundamentalist Islamic state.

Bombing in Mogadishu

A bombing outside a cafe in Mogadishu killed at least five people and injured 20 others. The attack occurred while people were watching a soccer match inside the cafe. Al-Shabab, an Islamic militant group, is suspected to be behind the attack.

Pirate Attack in the Indian Ocean

Multiple pirates boarded and took control of a vessel in the Indian Ocean, sparking concerns about a resurgence in piracy near Somalia's coast.

Piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Twenty armed people have boarded a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, latest in a series of attacks by Somali pirates. The ship is a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier heading to the UAE. The crew's whereabouts are unknown.

Aviation Security

Avner Yarkoni, a former fighter pilot and head of the Civil Aviation Authority, discusses the recent attempt to take over the communication network of an El Al plane flying over Somalia. He explains that while there are risks, alert pilots and advanced systems mitigate the dangers.