Kidnapped Yachtsman Returns to South Africa

The South African yachtsman, who was rescued from a hostage drama involving Somali pirates, is back in the country.

United Nations Extends Mandate Against Somali Pirates for Another Year

The UN Security Council has renewed for another 12 months the authorization given by Resolution 1846 (2008) for states and regional organizations to enter Somali territorial waters in their fight against piracy. In resolution 1897 adopted unanimously,...

Maritime Organisation Resolves to Fight Piracy Off African Coast

Members of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) have agreed to curb piracy and armed robbery against ships and attacks on the northern coast of the Indian Ocean and the Red sea, said the Director of Maritime Safety Division of the IMO, Mr Koji...