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Nigerian troops free 15 hostages from pirates in delta region
A total of 15 hostages held by pirates in Nigeria's delta region were rescued by troops operating in the oil-producing state of Bayelsa, said...
Ghana Navy can handle any pirate situation
Commodore James Osei Kontor, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, says the navy would purse and flush out pirates in Ghana’s waters.
“We train...
Ghana’s president promises to fight against pirates
President Nana Addo Darkwa Akufo-Addo, has vowed firm and decisive action to ward off pirates from Ghana’s territorial waters.
The government would do everything to...
Italian Ship Haunts Down Suspected Pirates
EU NAVFOR Somalia’s Flagship, the Italian vessel ITS Virginio Fasan, has apprehended six suspected pirates and seized their vessels.
Six crew of a motor whaler,...
EU NAVFOR soldiers to educate fishermen on marine patrol
During their counter-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia, EU NAVFOR sailors and marines will often take the opportunity to talk to Somali fishermen...
