The surge in pirate activities poses serious risks to the economic and social development of West and Central African countries. Understanding the scope and nuances of Gulf of Guinea Piracy is ...

Emmanual Ogalla, said eight elite Nigeria Navy warships and two helicopters have left the country’s shores to combat sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The maritime security operations will ...

Frances’ run-in with the navy has gripped Denmark since 2021 when he was severely wounded in a firefight with the Danish frigate Esbern Snare in the Gulf of Guinea. Four of his fellow pirates ...

Gulf of Guinea, which encompasses the waters of West ... against smaller vessels for the purpose of fuel or cargo theft. Pirates on the high seas are adapting to new technologies and using ...

While the illegal seizure of oil after hijacks may seem like the criminal exploits of a bygone age, the threat remains a reality in many of the world’s petroleum-producing regions.

West African nations, with the support of international partners, recently conducted Exercise Grand African Nemo. This ...