Over the last three decades, the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) has developed into a maritime crime hotspot. Crude oil theft and piracy became commonplace, with highly-organized criminal networks selling stolen … Continue reading How Petrol Conflict in the Gulf of Guinea affects the Ijaws People
Security Challenges In Mozambique Channel
Channel of Mozambique map Groups on the “Swahili Coast” started the Mozambique Channel insurgency in 2017. The revolution now includes not less than 800 separate attacks across Mozambique, especially Northern … Continue reading Security Challenges In Mozambique Channel
Maritime Security in Mediterranean, the European Union Strategy
EU Flag The Mediterranean Sea has always been a strategic maritime trade and transportation region. However, the numerous islands and peninsulas in the area have made it convenient for smugglers … Continue reading Maritime Security in Mediterranean, the European Union Strategy
MICA CENTER – Annual Report 2021
For more than five years now, the MICA Center collects and relays useful information to all actors in the field ofmaritime industry. Its purpose is to process maritime security data … Continue reading MICA CENTER – Annual Report 2021
The Disturbing Rise of Maritime Robbery off Libya
Libya map From 2016, the rise of maritime robbery cases observed off the coast of Libya, more precisely in the province of Derna is disturbing the freedom of navigation in … Continue reading The Disturbing Rise of Maritime Robbery off Libya
African Navies Strike Back
Grand African Nemo Gulf of Guinea was for years the most dangerous maritime area. However, years of cooperation building, training and partnerships raised operational level of local navies. The French-led … Continue reading African Navies Strike Back
Pirates of The Niger Delta
This study has been realized by the Global Maritime Crime Programme of UNODC.This study is funded by the Government of Denmark through the Danish Maritime Security Program for the Niger … Continue reading Pirates of The Niger Delta
French Center of Excellence for Maritime Security – Annual report 2020
The Maritime Information Cooperation and Awareness Center (MICA Center) is the French Center of Excellence for Maritime Security. Founded in 2016, it published the second edition of its annual review … Continue reading French Center of Excellence for Maritime Security – Annual report 2020
Anti Piracy Offensive by Nigeria
Nigeria on the offensive in GoG Nigeria, the continent’s leading economic power, decided to take anti piracy action in the Gulf of Guinea, one of the world’s most dangerous waters. … Continue reading Anti Piracy Offensive by Nigeria
Captain Phillips, a realistic movie ?
Captain Philips movie On October 11th, 2013, a movie called Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, premiered worldwide. The movie received glowing reviews, and claims to be … Continue reading Captain Phillips, a realistic movie ?