Piracy

Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring Dhusamareb (AX) – Within the corridors of Somali politics, a new chapter unfolded as Mohamed Abdi Hassan, more popularly known by the moniker, Afweyne, secured his place in the Somali Parliament by winning seat HOP 248. The election, held against the vibrant backdrop of Dhusamareb on a bustling Tuesday, captured the attention of many. The electoral commission's figures tell a compelling story. Afweyne clinched victory with 80 decisive votes, leaving his competitor,…

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…

Galkayo (AX) — Picture this: midnight drama on the high seas as airwaves crackle with urgent distress signals. In an audacious move reminiscent of a bygone era, the MV Abdullah, a Bangladeshi cargo ship heavy with coal and dreams, was hijacked in March 2024, setting off a flurry of international whispers and nail-biting negotiations. Fast forward a few months, and the dust finally begins to settle. In a significant victory against maritime crime, Northeastern State authorities have successfully nabbed Ali Ahmed Ali Shirwa,…

Mogadishu (AX) - Making headlines once more, entrepreneur Mohamed Abdi Afweyne, known for his infamous involvement in piracy, has finally returned to Mogadishu. After enduring over ten years behind bars in Belgium, following piracy-related charges brought by Belgium's government, his homecoming was monumental. Described as the 'mastermind' behind Somali piracy, Afweyne was caught up in a high-profile arrest in 2013. Belgian authorities orchestrated a cunning sting operation, enticing him under the guise of a documentary…

Mogadishu (AX) — The resurgence of pirate activity in the Indian Ocean alongside a surge of armed robberies in the Singapore Strait has reignited international apprehension regarding maritime safety. These notorious acts now pose a renewed threat to crucial global shipping avenues. Alerts from the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) and the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP ISC) have startled ship operators. They advised boosting ship defenses in these…

Garowe (AX) — Abdiqani Dayib Awnur Soolle, one of the marauding sea bandits implicated in the MV Abdalla hijacking, has been apprehended by Northeastern State Security Forces. Authorities nabbed Soolle in the Eyl region and its environs, where he was skulking, according to an official report. Police conveyed that meticulous intelligence gathered on Soolle paved the way for the successful capture. This marks the third apprehension related to the ship's hijacking since it fell into pirate hands in March. In June,…