CBC – Pirate-plagued Somalia graduates naval recruits

Somalia took a tentative step toward policing its own waters on Tuesday with the graduation of its first 500 naval recruits, though officials say international funds are needed to make the navy a force against piracy.

BBC – Somali navy chief: World’s worst job?

If you think you face an uphill challenge at work today, spare a thought for Farah Ahmed Omar, the man in charge of Somalia’s navy.