Security in the IOR

South Africa could make the Indian Ocean Rim Association the top platform for achieving maritime security.

Africa’s chance to boost maritime security in the Indian Ocean

BY TIMOTHY WALKER AND DENYS REVA

This year the Indian Ocean has seen a drop in piracy risks and an increase in maritime development and attention to the blue economy. This is largely thanks to improving maritime security.

Africa will benefit from efforts to further secure and develop the Indian Ocean. In its role as chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), South Africa is making the forum the most relevant and promising organisation on maritime security and the blue economy.

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Source: issafrica.org