The following maps from the International Maritime Bureau show piracy incidents around the world during the rise, fall, and potential resurgence of Somali piracy.

The 'country' that's one of world's 'most dangerous' and doesn't even appear on the map A self-declared republic in Africa has existed in political limbo since it declared independence.

The foreign minister of the self-styled republic of Somaliland - which she called "a haven of peace" in conflict-torn Horn of Africa - has appealed to the outside world to recognise its existence.

Opinion - The international community should accept Somaliland into the family of nations, writes Abdirahman Mohamed Dirye. Somalia: Somaliland, Travelling Beyond the International Map - allAfrica.com ...

The United States and Somalia's government on Thursday signed a security pact that they presented as a road map toward building a functional Somali army, capable of taking over security ...

The foreign minister of the self-styled republic of Somaliland - which she called "a haven of peace" in conflict-torn Horn of Africa - has appealed to the outside world to recognise its existence.