WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. and some of its allies are considering plans to increase anti-piracy operations along Africa’s west coast, spurred on by concerns that money from the attacks is funding a ...

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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Pirates off the coasts of Somalia have hijacked a commercial vessel for the first time in 18 months, raising fears of a resurgence of armed attacks along the coasts of Somalia.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Pirate attacks off Africa’s west coast in the Gulf of Guinea are increasing and becoming more violent, sophisticated and systematic, the U.N. political chief said Monday.

Kuala Lumpur - Somalia's fledgling government on Monday appealed for international help to set up a coast guard, saying it would guarantee that sea piracy near its shores is wiped out once it has such ...

A global naval coalition has failed to halt Somali-based piracy. More effective would be a broader approach to maritime policing that integrates African authorities, writes CFR’s Michael L. Baker. For ...

Pirates off the coast of Somalia have successfully hijacked a commercial vessel for the first time in 18 months, raising fears of a resurgence in armed attacks. The Malta-flagged Hellas Aphrodite, ...

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and some of its allies are considering plans to increase anti-piracy operations along Africa's west coast, spurred by concerns that money from the attacks is funding a ...