West Africa

  • The ransom riddle

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    We’re banning paying ransoms to terrorists – but what about pirates? By Ioannis Chapsos The UK home secretary, Theresa May, has introduced the new Counter-terrorism and Security Bill, which will be considered […]

  • Ghana worried about piracy

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    Piracy still a major issue in Gulf of Guinea. Ghanaian minister worried about threat to the maritime and shipping industry -G7 Ms Hannah Serwa Tetteh, Minister of Foreign Affairs on […]

  • Port2Port case thrown out in Nigeria

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    Case thrown out and men free to return to work.  Port2Port West Africa contractors dishcarged Port2Port West Africa’s contractors have been exonerated of all charges on the order of Justice […]

  • US, Nigerian forces train together

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    Gulf of Guinea remains piracy hotspot.  US, Nigerian forces train for maritime security Story by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy – Illicit and uncontrolled activities, including trafficking, […]

  • Former Militants Back Jonathan

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    Ex-gunmen back current Nigerian President. Once Terror of Nigerian Oil, Former Militants Back Jonathan By Dulue Mbachu As the Islamist group Boko Haram intensifies attacks in northern Nigeria, former militants in […]

  • Alphard Security builds on success

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    Continued growth for PMSC in difficult market.  Alphard Security builds on success 2014 has been a year of growth for Alphard Security, with the company expanding its operations by opening […]

  • Nigerian Navy seizes oil theft ship

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    Clampdown against oil theft continues.  Nigerian Navy seizes vessel loaded with over N1bn stolen oil Naval operatives from the Central Naval Command, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, have arrested nine suspected illegal […]

  • Piracy, Kidnap & Ransom

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    A closer look at the UK’s new laws. Piracy, Kidnap & Ransom: UK Bans Ransom Payments by Insurers On 26 November 2014 the British Home Secretary introduced the Counter-Terrorism and […]

  • Nigeria hunts hostages

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    Maritime crime, piracy and abductions ongoing issues for Bayelsa and Delta. Nigerian army sends boats to find kidnapped expats Nigerian security personnel have stepped up efforts to rescue three kidnapped […]

  • Angola reaffirms piracy fight

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    Nation committed to fighting piracy and maritime crime.  Angola Reaffirms Support for Fight Against Maritime Piracy The Angolan permanent representative to the Maritime Organisation (IMO), Miguel Gaspar Fernandes Neto, recently […]

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