Transport in Somalia
Famine Fuels Resurgence of Somali Piracy
Drought and famine seem to be fuelling a resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia, the United States' top military...
EU Naval Force Locates Hijacked Indian Ship
An Indian cargo ship seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia on Saturday (see earlier entries) has been located by...
Somali Pirates Seize Indian Ship, 11 Crew Members
Somali pirates have seized an Indian cargo ship and 11 crew members, the ship's owner said Monday, as a recent series...
Somali Pirates Release Hijacked Ship and Crew Without Ransom
Somali pirates who hijacked an oil tanker on Monday have released the ship and its eight Sri Lankan crew members. The...
Pirates Release Vessel Without Ransom
Somali pirates who hijacked an oil tanker have released it without condition, according to officials. The announcement...
Somali Coastguard In Gunfight Near Hijacked Ship
Coastguards in northern Somalia exchanged gunfire Thursday with armed men aboard a boat heading towards a hijacked oil...
Somali Pirates Suspected of First Ship Hijacking Since 2012
An oil tanker has been hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, reports say, the first such hijacking in...
US Warns of Growing Piracy Risk Off West Africa
The United States is increasingly worried about pirate attacks off West Africa and is committed to helping countries...
West Africa’s Tough Battle With Piracy
The Gulf of Guinea has become the new hub for African piracy. An international summit in Lome, Togo is looking for...