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The Latest Breaking News from the Gulf of Guinea

French navy seizes almost 10 tonnes of cocaine off coast of West Africa

The drugs were discovered on an unflagged fishing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea on Monday, a key transit route for drugs heading to Europe.

Euronews · Sep 25, 2025

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon face off at the ICJ over oil-rich islands

Equatorial Guinea asked judges at the International Court of Justice to reject Gabon's claim to several islands in potentially oil-rich waters in the Gulf of Guinea.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2024

Indian Navy completes second anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Guinea in Atlantic Ocean

Indian Navy completes second anti-piracy patrol in Gulf of Guinea. INS Sumedha undertook 31-day patrol, bolstering India's national interests and also participated in maiden India-EU joint exercise in GoG.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

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Nigeria wins $11 billion damages appeal over failed gas deal

In tonight's edition: Nigeria no longer has to pay a multibillion-dollar fine over a failed gas deal. A London court has backed Abuja's appeal over damages. Also, we speak to the president of Rugby Africa about the prospects for the sport on the continent as South Africa powers through the…

France 24 · Oct 23, 2023

African cities and climate change: the real debate is who should pay to fix the problem

For most city mayors and managers in Africa, the debate about whether climate change is real is a moot topic. They know it is. They are on the front lines dealing with the impact of droughts, rising sea levels and floods, such as those in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Null Island: weather reports from place that does not exist

Fictional island at 0°N and 0°E in the Gulf of Guinea is location of weather monitoring station

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Africa's oceans are being protected to serve the interests of big foreign corporates

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia.

The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023

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Singapore oil tanker boarded by 'unidentified persons' off Ivory Coast on Monday

A Singapore-registered oil tanker was boarded by "unidentified persons" about 300 nautical miles (555 km) off Ivory Coast in the Gulf of Guinea on Monday, the city-state's authorities said on Tuesday night.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2023

Pirates KIDNAP three sailors after hijacking chemical and oil tanker six days ago

Pirates boarded and hijacked an oil tanker six days ago in the Gulf of Guinea, south of Nigeria, since then British and French navies have helped the company try and track down the missing ship

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

French navy escorts tanker in Gulf of Guinea after hijackers abandon ship

The French navy on Friday escorted a tanker to port in the Gulf of Guinea after pirates abandoned the vessel and kidnapped some of the crew, the ship's owner told Reuters.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

Ship seized by pirates seen 540 miles west from Gulf of Guinea attack point

A Danish-owned vessel that was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday was spotted about 540 miles further off shore on Tuesday, according to a maritime cooperation centre monitoring security in the area.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Pirates board Danish-owned ship in dreaded Gulf of Guinea

The tanker was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea, seen as one of the world’s most dangerous shipping routes.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

Pirates board Danish-owned ship in Gulf of Guinea

Pirates have attacked and boarded a Danish-owned ship in the Gulf of Guinea and all communications channels with the vessel are down, a spokesperson for shipping company Monjasa said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023

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