West Africa

  • Spain, Angola drills

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    Training and joint drills to improve response. Angola and Spain cooperate in maritime security The Angolan and Spanish navies are engaged in deepening cooperation in order to ensure the patrol […]

  • NIMASA talks ECOWAS

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    Still no sign of those hostages, though… NIMASA boss wants prompt approach to ECOWAS regional maritime security The Director-General  of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku […]

  • Nigeria piracy concerns

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    The problem is not going to go away on its own. Concerns Over Rising Piracy in Nigeria By Chika Amanze-Nwachuku A recently released report from the US Department of State’s […]

  • Still no sign of hostages

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    Unlikely men will be found before ransom is paid. Whereabouts of 12 kidnapped MV Glarus seafarers still unknown one week after Tola Adenubi One week after pirates kidnapped 12 out […]

  • Militancy ‘contained’ claim

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    A rather bold claim that almost certainly won’t backfire… Militancy in Niger Delta Contained, Says Navy By Kingsley Nwezeh The Nigerian Navy said weekend it had contained militant activities in the […]

  • Kidnappers make contact

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    The abducted crew members are believed to be well and unharmed. Swiss ship company in contact with abductors of 12 foreigners in Nigeria Samson Toromade A Swiss shipping company, Massoel […]

  • Ghana security plans

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    Ghana beefs up security. Maritime Authority to establish security plan to increase offerings Bismark Awusah The Ghana Maritime Authority says it seeks to establish an integrated security plan to help […]

  • NIMASA begins search

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    Still no indication of where hostages may have been taken. NIMASA speaks on pirate hijack of 12 crew members in Rivers The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on […]

  • Crew kidnapped off Bonny

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     Filipinos, Slovenians, Ukrainians, Romaniana, Croatians and Bosnians among crew. Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in […]

  • Navy to do its job

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    The regular pledge pops up. Navy Vows To Tackle Maritime Threats In Niger Delta Following frequent attacks on vessels and crew members by sea pirates in the coastal region, the […]

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