fishing

Mogadishu (AX) — Imagine a tranquil fishing voyage on the azure waves near Northeastern State's rugged coast, suddenly turned into a harrowing tale of piracy. The European Union's naval forces, vigilant as ever, have recently orchestrated a commendable rescue of a Yemeni fishing vessel named Al Najma, which fell prey to piracy off Somalia's restless coastline. What does this mean for a world striving for safer seas? This latest chapter unfolded on February 8, 2025, when the Al Najma, proudly flying Yemen's flag, found…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Imagine the unforgiving depths of the ocean, where shadows of ships have danced for centuries. On a tranquil Monday, a slice of maritime turmoil reared its head off the Horn of Africa. Somali pirates, long-silent ghosts of the sea, have reportedly captured a Yemeni fishing vessel. As the sun dipped below the horizon, authorities confirmed the maritime upheaval with a shiver of uncertainty. EUNAVFOR Atalanta, representing a European naval initiative in these turbulent waters, assured that…

The relentless pillage of yellowfin tuna in Somali waters is a troubling saga, unravelling as a grim tale affecting local livelihoods and looming ominously over global food security. The ripples of this exploitation stretch far and wide, touching ecosystems and economies in profoundly unsettling ways. But, how did this come to pass? One can't help but wonder about the brazen illegal activities by Chinese vessels, which have become a stark symbol of unchecked ambition and disregard for maritime laws. These vessels prowl…

Mogadishu (AX) — A startling revelation has emerged from ENACT Africa, an EU-initiated program focused on thwarting the scourge of transnational organized crime within the continent. The fresh data paints a grim picture, spotlighting how illicit fishing activities are wreaking havoc on Somalia's aquatic bounty, endangering the much-coveted yellowfin tuna, and unearthing glaring gaps in maritime management. It's a real fishy business, if you ask me! Could you imagine a more tantalizing prospect? Somalia, boasting the…

Ah, the perils of the high seas! Just when we thought the waters of the Gulf of Aden were safe, the specter of maritime piracy raises its head again. Recently, a Chinese fishing crew found themselves in the deep end—a bit too literally—after an unforeseen hijacking aboard their vessel. The oceans around the Horn of Africa, previously notorious for piracy, seemed to have calmed. But with this new incident, one wonders: has piracy made an unwanted comeback? Remarkably, and much to the relief of their loved ones, the crew…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Picture this: a hijacked fishing vessel, reminiscent of a high-seas drama, finds its rightful freedom after two harrowing months held hostage off the Somali coast. The Chinese embassy confirmed the rescue, celebrating the safe return of 18 resilient crew members. Their release marks the end of a maritime nightmare that could have been lifted straight from a pirate saga. Unfolding like chapters in a tense novel, news of their liberation appeared on X—what some still fondly recall as Twitter. The embassy…

The Chinese government did not mince words when they denounced what they referred to as a "vicious act" that posed a grave threat to both the ship’s crew and the sanctity of international navigation. With a promise to tenaciously defend the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens and businesses abroad, they made their stance crystal clear. Picture the scene in late November: a ship leisurely cruising through the vast waters, suddenly intercepted and spirited away to the Xaafuun district, nestled within Somalia’s…

The European Commission has made the call to let the current fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar lapse, citing significant issues related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices. Jean-Marc Pisani, the EU’s ambassador to West Africa, highlighted that the decision stems from Senegal's lack of adequate measures against these harmful fishing activities. As a result, he noted, European fishing vessels will cease operations in Senegal’s exclusive economic zone starting from midnight on November 17th.…

Somalia to toughen fishing licensing procedures amid illegal activities in Indian Ocean MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia is on the verge of tightening up its fishing procedures, particularly along the Indian Ocean coasts, following endemic cases of unreported and unregulated illegal fishing. fishing, a measure intended to permanently close the loopholes for future income expansion. A recently…

Report reveals how senior ministers involved in illegal fishing in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - A report released by Global Initiative has implicated senior Somali government officials in facilitating lucrative illegal fishing along the Indian Ocean coast, in what could spark a political storm in the country, which is already underway. electoral. The explosive report titled “Illegal Fishing in…