Somalia’s defence minister has warned governments against paying ransoms for vessels seized off the country’s coast, saying such payments fuel piracy and give criminals an incentive to capture more ships. Ahmed Moallim…
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government has accused Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni of emboldening pirates after remarks concerning vessels hijacked…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not pay a ransom for 10 sailors held by Somali pirates, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Saturday, citing…
Somalia: Puntland State alleges federal officials negotiated ransom with pirates holding MV LUTUF AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s Ministry of Security has…
Nigeria recorded 1,411 kidnapping incidents involving about 7,825 victims between July 2025 and June 2026, while ransom payments reached at least N7.78…
Somalia: Puntland State cautions that ransom payments may revive piracy networks AXADLE, Somalia, August 24, 2026 — Puntland State authorities have cautioned…
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The families of crew members aboard the hijacked commercial vessel “MT Eureka” say Somali pirates have raised their ransom…
Nigeria Denies Ransom Payments to Boko Haram for School Abductions The Nigerian government has categorically rejected claims that it paid a significant…
Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother’s return as Arizona kidnapping probe widens U.S. television news host Savannah Guthrie said in a social media…
