October 2010 Archive
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Nigeria – Maritime Security, the Reality

By: Stephen Phelps Introduction The surge in piracy against international shipping off the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean has focussed the attention of the World’s media, international bodies and navies ...
An armed security officer stands guard as the Ukrainian ship MV Faina is anchored at the port of Mombasa

Developing Alternatives to Piracy, the African Maritime Growth Initiative

An interesting Foreign Affairs article: "Swapping Pirates for Commerce" , released on 4 October argues for a more holistic approach to African maritime security, with a drive for port development ...
A Kenyan policeman stands guard next to Somali nationals at the law courts in the Kenya's costal City of Mombassa

Kenya: No More Pirate Prisoners

Citing security concerns and a lack of promised international support, on 30 September Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs terminated the Memoranda of Understanding that outlined the prosecution of pirates in ...

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