Terrorism

  • Maldives president in boat blast

    Cause of explosion under investigation. Maldives president unhurt in boat blast on return from Hajj A boat carrying Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on his return from the Hajj pilgrimage to […]

  • USS Cole case development

    Sudan yet to respond to verdict. Banks must turn over Sudanese assets to USS Cole victims: U.S. court BY JOSEPH AX Three banks must turn over Sudanese funds to victims […]

  • ECOWAS to raise multinational force

    No timetable reported. ECOWAS to raise multinational force on terrorism, piracy FIDELIS SORIWEI The member countries of the Economic Community of West African States, have agreed to establish a multinational […]

  • 70 Indian sailors stuck in Yemen

    Indian sailors also killed in recent military action. 70 Indian sailors stuck in Yemen, govt chalks out rescue plan India said on Sunday it was taking steps to ensure the […]

  • Niger Delta tensions rise

    Concerns former militants could return. Niger Delta: Security beefed up over militants’ regrouping Tension is heightening in the Niger Delta, as indications have emerged that some former militants in the […]

  • Gulf of Guinea: $7 billion annual piracy loss

    Staggering figure, but no citation given. $7 billion lost to piracy annually on the Gulf of Guinea – Togolese President Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari, at […]

  • Experts advocate safe maritime environment

    How many would advocate “unsafe” maritime environments? Experts advocate safe maritime environment Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu The need for enhanced maritime security across Africa was the thrust of the second […]

  • Danish Maritime Days Approaches

    Regional Maritime Security Challenges high on agenda. Maritime Security Challenges to be Addressed During Danish Maritime Days Piracy and armed robbery against ships, corruption, and illegal trafficking are well-known maritime […]

  • New CO for CMF

    United States reiterate commitment to maritime security in the region. Combined Maritime Forces Welcomes New Commander MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet (C5F)/Combined […]

  • M’sia, France to focus on Sulu Waters

    Concerns grow over possible ISIS links to militants. M’sia, France to focus on Sulu Waters to thwart IS threat Defence Minister says France’s expertise and experience in maritime issues is […]