West Africa

  • Sea pirates, oil thieves seize community

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    Local leaders look to Navy for assistance. Sea pirates, oil thieves seize Rivers community – Monarch By Jimitota Onoyume BONNY—THE Amanyanabo of Bonny in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, […]

  • The way forward in stopping piracy

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    Maritime crime prevention examined. The way forward in stopping piracy Written by Adeniyi Adejimi Osinowo/ACSS/ADF Nigerian Rear Admiral Adeniyi Adejimi Osinowo outlines the key steps needed to stop piracy. Combating […]

  • US forces share insights with Cameroon

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    Joint intelligence engagement for US and Cameroon. Task Force 68 Shares Tactical Processes with Cameroonian Forces By Daniel Schumacher United States Africa Command DOUALA, Cameroon – Commander Task Force 68 […]

  • Nigerians impound illegal oil

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    Clampdown on bunkering and illegal refineries continues. Illegal bunkering: Navy impounds five vessels, boat in Rivers. Troops on Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, have impounded five vessels and a […]

  • Dryad Maritime Incident Report

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    Four crew kidnapped off Niger Delta. Dryad Maritime Incident Report: MV Crew Kidnapping, 20th October The following analysis was issued by Dryad Maritime on Tuesday 20th October. The report illustrates […]

  • Call for better marsec in Cameroon

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    IUU fishing becoming a serious problem in region. Cameroon Tribune calls for more maritime security on our waterways Cameroon Tribune has sounded a note of caution to the CPDM government […]

  • Niger Delta tensions rise

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    Withdrawal of amnesty payments sees threats and increased tensions among militants. Tensions build in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta BY ULF LAESSING Enjoying a chilled cider in a hotel pool bar, former […]

  • Nigeria seeks US oil theft aid

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    Gulf of Guinea security to be ramped up. Crude theft: Buhari canvasses greater US cooperation in securing Gulf of Guinea President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday appealed for greater cooperation from […]

  • “No Security Contract With Tompolo”

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    Confusing statements from NIMASA regarding ex-militant’s firm. We Have No Maritime Security Contract With Tompolo – NIMASA By Samson Echenim The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has again […]

  • Militants attack Shell facility

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    Concerns over the return of Delta militancy. Militants attack Shell Nigeria flow station, kill guard, company says WARRI, Nigeria –  Shell Nigeria says armed militants attacked an oil flow station […]

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