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The Two-Way
Failed French Rescue Attempt Leaves Several Dead In Somalia
January 12, 2013 It's not clear whether a French intelligence agent is dead or alive after a botched rescue attempt in Somalia on Saturday morning. The operation may have dangerous implications for other French hostages being held across Africa.
The Salt
At His Own Risk, Somali Chef Creates Gourmet Haven In War-Weary Mogadishu
November 26, 2012 London-raised Ahmed Jama won't give up on Mogadishu, even though his restaurants have been attacked by suicide bombers more than once. In fact, he's leading the city's cultural revival, one dish at a time, by offering residents and visitors a taste of authentic Somali cuisine and hospitality.
It's All Politics
Obama SOTU Paean To Military Gains Deeper Meaning After Somalia News
January 25, 2012 The Somalia operation instantly recalled the killing of Osama bin Laden last year. Indeed, it was reported that the SEAL team that conducted the hostage rescue was the same one that killed the al Qaeda leader. As with the bin Laden operation, the Somalia rescue of aid workers occurred as Obama made high profile appearances, giving no signs of the drama.
Blog Of The Nation
September 27th: What's On Today's Show
September 27, 2011 In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, what has happened to political mobilization on the left, and an update on Somalia. In the second hour, preventing prescription drug overdoses, and why everyone needs a coach.
The Two-Way
Aid Boosted To Somalia; U.S. Mogadishu Vet Says He Would Return
August 9, 2011 Some 800 metric tons of food are on the way to East Africa, where more than 12 million people are suffering from a severe drought. And a U.S. veteran who was shot down in Somalia in 1993 says he'd be willing to fly aid in.
The Two-Way
4 Americans On Hijacked Yacht Killed By Somali Pirates
February 22, 2011 The yacht Quest was hijacked Friday off the coast of Oman. A U.S. Navy warship that was trailing the yacht heard gunfire and boarded the vessel Monday.
The Two-Way
The Pirates Are Winning!
October 20, 2010 Somali pirates have become more bold, attacking any ship, any time. Their success has wrought a whole new culture along the coast of Somalia.
The Two-Way
Somali Conflcit Extends To Refugees In Kenya
October 6, 2010 Tens of thousands of Somali refugees fled the conflict in their homeland to neighboring Kenya. Now, the conflict is following them there.
The Two-Way
An Army Without A Nation
October 5, 2010 European Union soldiers are training Somali soldiers. One of their biggest challenges isn't fighting ability, it's teaching the troops to grasp a national identity as Somalis. Not an easy task for men who have grown up without a nation.
The Two-Way
Not The Best Vacation Destination: Mogadishu
October 4, 2010 NPR's Frank Langfitt just returned from Mogadishu, Somalia. One of the things that stunned him about the war torn country was how beautiful it was.
