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U.S gives equipment to Nigerian Navy to combat Gulf of Guinea threats

The US government has handed over maritime equipment to the Nigerian Navy to secure maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea and promote bilateral relations between both nations.
December 16, 2020

Kidnapping - 48nm W Bayelsa

Reporting indicates that 5 crew were kidnapped from the Cameroon flagged MV CAP SAINT GEORGES (IMO 7312529).
December 15, 2020

Boarding - 160nm SW Brass

Maritime Security: Reporting indicates that the Maltese flagged MT NEW RANGER has been boarded 160nm SW of Brass, Nigeria.
December 15, 2020

Seychelles in crosshairs of India's maritime security axis

New Delhi's priorities in the Indian Ocean dovetail with US Indo-Pacific strategy.
December 14, 2020

Explosion - Jeddah Anchorage Area

Reporting indicates that a vessel has experienced an explosion whist carrying out operations within the main tanker anchorage at the Saudi Aramco Jeddah Port.
December 14, 2020

Erdogan Asks Turkish Parliament to Extend Troop Deployment in Libya

On Saturday, the Turkish Presidency sent a motion to Parliament with a request to extend the deployment of Turkish troops in Libya for an additional 18 months.
December 13, 2020

China's Expanding Economic Influence in Africa: Risk vs. Reward

The debate on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investments in Africa has always teetered between the risks of a “debt trap” and the benefits of industrialisation.
December 11, 2020

Iran sends largest fleet yet of tankers to Venezuela

Iran is sending its biggest fleet yet of tankers to Venezuela in defiance of US sanctions.
December 10, 2020

Haftar's spokesman: We're at war with Turkey

The spokesman for Khalifa Haftar's forces Ahmed Al-Mismari said they are at war with Turkey after the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have "fueled their conflict".
December 10, 2020

Arab Coalition destroys two Houthi explosive-laden boats

The Arab Coalition said late Wednesday its forces intercepted and destroyed two bomb-laden boats belonging to Iran-backed Houthi militia.
December 10, 2020