insert_link Opinion Pieces Houthi militant attacks in the Red Sea raise fears of Somali piracy resurgence By Samuel Oyewole, Federal University, Oye Ekiti Renewed attacks on ships by suspected Somali pirates since November 2023 have fuelled fear of a new threat of piracy off the east coast of Africa. The area at risk stretches from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. At least four ships have been hijacked off the Somalia coast since November 2023. Concern has risen […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Transnet confirms no container vessels at SA ports as shipping lines divert South Africa’s Transnet has confirmed that no container vessels are expected to anchor at SA ports, despite major shipping lines rerouting their vessels via the Cape of Good Hope route due to rebel attacks in the Red Sea region. According to CNN, some 100 ships have been attacked in the last month—about 15 percent of world shipping traffic transits via the Suez Canal. todayDecember 21, 2023 15
insert_link Business / Economics Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping Analysts warn that recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels may raise oil and goods prices. Companies, including Maersk, are diverting shipments via Africa's Cape of Good Hope to avoid the affected route, causing potential delays, as explained by Guy Platten from the International Chamber of Shipping. Meanwhile, the BBC reports that the disruption has led the United States to launch an international naval operation […] todayDecember 19, 2023 20
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
