Somalia piracy law Stories

Historic move as Somali parliament approves tougher anti-piracy, anti-kidnapping law
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 10, 2025

The updated law strengthens Somalia’s fight against piracy and kidnapping, protecting seafarers, boosting maritime security, and supporting global tra...

China deploys 48th Naval Escort Fleet to Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy mission
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 12, 2025

The deployment marks the continuation of China’s naval operations that began in December 2008 to protect international shipping routes from piracy and...

Climate change may be fuelling a resurgence of piracy across Africa
The Conversation  |  May 26, 2024

As fish stocks delcine, some former fishermen, in collaboration with militias and unemployed youth, have turned to piracy as a means of survival.

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