West Africa: Piracy On the Rise

RNW Africa, 1 March 2012

The violent hijack of a Dutch cargo ship off the Nigerian coast has highlighted the increase in piracy in the area. The captain and chief engineer were kidnapped and one crew… Read more »

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Nigeria: Piracy - Militants Shuns Negotiation for Release of Kidnapped Crew

Vanguard, 6 March 2012

Hope of early release of the captain and chief engineer of the Dutch vessel; MV Breiz Clipper who were abducted by pirates that attacked the cargo ship in Nigeria was dashed… Read more »
West Africa: Nigerian Pirates Rob Cargo Ship, Kidnap Two Crew

Daily Trust, 1 March 2012

Armed pirates robbed a cargo ship at anchor in a Nigerian port and kidnapped at least two crew members in the latest of several attacks off Africa's west coast, an international… Read more »
Nigeria: Pirates Attack Ship, Kidnap Two

The Moment, 29 February 2012

A Dutch cargo ship was attacked yesterday, by pirates in the Nigerian waters close to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Read more »
West Africa: Security Council Urges International Cooperation to Fight Piracy

UN News, 29 February 2012

The Security Council today urged countries of the region of the Gulf of Guinea to take prompt action to develop and implement to counter piracy and armed robbery at sea. Read more »

InFocus

Fight Against Somali Piracy Gains Pace

The U.S. has taken measures to control piracy, however, it is believed that ransom payments provide pirates with the ability to adopt more sophisticated technology to terrorise ... Read more »
- East Africa: Some Gains Against Somali Piracy - Fight Continues
- Blog Entry Who Benefits from Somali Piracy Ransoms?

West Africa: Gulf of Guinea Needs Regional Anti-Piracy Strategy, UN Official Stresses

UN News, 27 February 2012

A comprehensive regional strategy is critical if countries are to successfully combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, a top United Nations official stressed today, highlighting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy, 10 Others Begin Anti Piracy Drills in Gulf of Guinea

This Day, 28 February 2012

Nigeria and 10 other countries including the United States (US), Belgium, and Spain yesterday in Calabar, Cross River State, began a naval exercise to fight piracy, oil theft,… Read more »

Southern Africa: New Anti-Piracy Alliance

South Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on maritime security, in a move designed to enhance collective efforts in fighting piracy, drug ... Read more »
- Tanzania: Country Signs Joint Anti-Piracy Pact
- Mozambique: Three Countries Unite to Fight Piracy on the High Seas

West Africa: Ambassador Rice At UN Debate On Piracy in Gulf of Guinea

State Department, 27 February 2012

Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, At a Security Council Debate On Piracy and Maritime Armed Robbery in the Gulf of Guinea,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nation, Others Lose U.S.$2 Billion to Maritime Crimes

This Day, 23 February 2012

Nigeria and other countries in the Gulf of Guinea are losing $2 billion annually to maritime crime, with smuggling, piracy and bunkering top on the list of this economic sabotage,… Read more »

Piracy Spreads to the South

The lack of prey and the constant attention of the international fleet participating in Operation Atlanta are forcing pirates to move their operations to Southern Africa, towards ... Read more »
- Southern Africa: Pirates Move South to Threaten Shipping
- Nigeria: Piracy Costs Global Economy U.S.$12 Billion Annually

Attempts to Stem West Africa's Piracy Scourge