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Neo-colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea

Is neo-colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea the answer to West Africa’s maritime crime crisis? In October 2020, China’s transport ministry...

Dryad Global January 14, 2021

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Suspicious Approach - 150nm SW Bonny

Reporting indicates that MV MAERSK CARDIFF has been approached by a small vessel.

Dryad Global January 14, 2021

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How NIMASA paid N87bn for unexecuted contracts

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has sustained a query by the Auditor-General of the Federation against the Nigerian Maritime...

Dryad Global January 8, 2021

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Gas pipeline explodes in Port Harcourt

A gas pipeline in Rivers State has exploded. A gas pipeline explosion in Oduoha, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, has created...

Dryad Global January 7, 2021

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The top five most important African elections to watch in 2021

There are many elections in Africa in 2021, but they won't all be competitive. Some of the countries on the calendar, like Benin, Chad, and the...

Dryad Global January 7, 2021

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African Migration Trends to Watch in 2021

COVID-related border closures across Africa have disrupted the normal flow of regional migration, putting migrants in greater danger.

Dryad Global December 28, 2020

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Islamic State Threat in the Greater Sahara Expands

Violence linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) more than doubled in the past year. Concentrated along the Burkina...

Dryad Global December 24, 2020

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Boarding - 95nm S Brass

Reporting indicates that when sailing from Lome to Bata, the Maltese flagged, containership PORT GDYNIA (9526459) was approached and boarded by an...

Dryad Global December 21, 2020

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Boarding - 118nm SW Bonny Island

Reporting indicates that when sailing from Tema to Kribi, the Singapore flagged, containership MAERSK CADIZ (9526459) was approached by an unknown...

Dryad Global December 19, 2020

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Suspicious Approach - 175nm SW Beyelsa State

Reporting indicates when in transit deep offshore Nigeria, at about 170nm South West Brass island, an unknown vessel has been approached by one...

Dryad Global December 18, 2020

West Africa

Neo-colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea

Suspicious Approach - 150nm SW Bonny

How NIMASA paid N87bn for unexecuted contracts

Gas pipeline explodes in Port Harcourt

The top five most important African elections to watch in 2021

African Migration Trends to Watch in 2021

Islamic State Threat in the Greater Sahara Expands

Boarding - 95nm S Brass

Boarding - 118nm SW Bonny Island

Suspicious Approach - 175nm SW Beyelsa State

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