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West Africa Must Take The Helm In The Fight Against Piracy

Global UpfrontJan 6, 2026January 6, 20260

The Gulf of Guinea has recorded the fewest overall piracy incidents in 30 years. But when attacks take place, they result in tangible harm or

Nigeria Recorded Zero Cases Of Piracy In About 5 Years, Says CNS

Global UpfrontAug 17, 2025August 17, 20250

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, on Saturday said Nigeria has recorded zero case of piracy on its waterways in the last

Less Gulf of Guinea Piracy Reported In First Six Months Of 2025 But Region Remains A Risk

Global UpfrontJul 15, 2025July 15, 20250

West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, lower piracy incident numbers notwithstanding, still poses “significant risks” for seafarers, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) warns in its latest

Piracy Incident In Gulf of Guinea Not in Nigerian Waters Says NIMASA

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2025June 3, 20250

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said that a piracy incident took place in the Gulf of Guinea on Friday May 30, 2025

Gulf Of Guinea: Piracy And Armed Robbery Against Ships Slightly Down in 2024 With 116 Incidents, IMB Warns Against Complacency

Global UpfrontJan 21, 2025January 21, 20250

In the just-ended calendar year, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) recorded 116 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships worldwide, four less than the

Global Piracy At A 30 Year Low, Gulf Of Guinea Records Lowest Since 1996 – IMB

Global UpfrontOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

Piracy incidents worldwide continue to show a downward trend with the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reporting the lowest number of attacks and armed robbery at

Again, Indian Navy Rescues Another Pirated Ship

Global UpfrontApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

The Indian Navy has liberated yet another vessel from pirates off the coast of Somalia in the fifth such operation this year. An Indian Navy

West Africa’s Coast Was A Haven For Piracy And Illegal Fishing – How Technology Is Changing The Picture

Global UpfrontMar 7, 2024March 7, 20240

The Gulf of Guinea – a coastal region that stretches from Senegal to Angola – is endowed with vast reserves of hydrocarbon, mineral and fisheries

Africa’s Coastal Waters Turning Into ‘World’s Biggest Transnational Crime Scene’

Global UpfrontOct 30, 2023October 30, 20230

Africa’s coastal nations are fighting a rising tide of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, piracy, and drug smuggling. A recent report by the Institute

Piracy On The Rise In Gulf Of Guinea

Global UpfrontOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

The Gulf of Guinea on Africa’s upper West Coast is again highlighted as a world piracy hotspot in the latest International Maritime Bureau (IMB) statistics.