West Africa
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PLAN in Ghana
Ghana looks to boost anti-piracy capabilities. Ghana engages China in joint military exercise With the arrival of the 28th Escort Task Group (ETG 546) of the Chinese Navy, Ghana’s Navy […]
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Security in the Gulf of Guinea
Funding for security assured. 37 countries to fund Gulf of Guinea security The 37 members of the Gulf of Guinea have agreed to institute a funding scheme strengthen security in […]
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Counting the cost
Increase in attacks sees costs for shipping rise. Piracy sustains high shipping costs on Nigerian waters By Sulaimon Salau Incessant pirate attacks and kidnappings are taking an alarming toll on shipping […]
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Nigeria pushes GoG marsec
Lots of talk, but little in terms of concrete improvements. Buhari seeks national, regional collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for national […]
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Nigeria hosts Eku Kugbe drill
Naval drills for NN and others. Nigerian Navy, others join forces against pirates, maritime criminals By: Precious Igbonwelundu The Nigerian Navy (NN) Wednesday joined forces with her counterparts from West, Central […]
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Nigeria cancels marsec deal
Promising move by Nigeria. Nigeria cancels maritime security contract Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled a $195 million deal with HSLI for maritime security after allegations of fraud and corruption. […]
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FWN RAPIDE crew released
11 crew released. Dutch freighter FWN RAPIDE kidnapped crew released Russian MFA made a statement on May 23, saying that 11 kidnapped crew of Dutch freighter FWN RAPIDE were released […]
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Maritime embraces Galileo
A first, EU researchers developed innovative technology using Galileo-type signals for maritime surveillance. Relevant authorities will now be able to continually and reliably monitor maritime traffic. Maritime embraces Galileo technology […]
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Drones for the Delta
Oil theft and illegal bunkering still prolific. Air Force to deploy drones to secure oil facilities in Niger Delta By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Nigerian Air Force has said it would […]
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Sorting the borders
Ruling on maritime borders. Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire initiate moves to implement ITLOS ruling Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have initiated processes aimed at implementing the ruling by the Special Chamber […]
