Priceless peace: By and by, Somali capital Mogadishu rebuilds after half-century of turbulence and bloodletting

Priceless peace: By and by, Somali capital Mogadishu rebuilds after half-century of turbulence and bloodletting

Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, has witnessed a tumultuous history since 1991, marked by civil war, insurgency and terrorism. The al-Qaida-linked extremist group al-Shabaab has wreaked havoc, perpetrating frequent attacks that instilled fear and crippled socio-economic development.

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EAC’s Regional Maritime Rescue Centre in Mwanza deemed critical to safety on Lake Victoria

EAC’s Regional Maritime Rescue Centre in Mwanza deemed critical to safety on Lake Victoria

The centre will also serve as the main coordination hub linking sub-centres in Kisumu (Kenya) and Entebbe (Uganda), ensuring rescue operations are seamless across borders.

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Mombasa, Kilifi to host ‘Our Oceans Conference’ that will drive world maritime policy

Mombasa, Kilifi to host ‘Our Oceans Conference’ that will drive world maritime policy

As Kenya prepares to welcome the world to its coast, OOC11 is being positioned as a delivery focused summit, designed to move the global ocean agenda from dialogue to action. Its legacy will be measured not only by ambitious commitments, but by sustained implementation, transparent reporting, and long-term impact.

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Unceasing fishing war: Kenyan fishermen on Migingo Island question continued harassment by Ugandan police

Unceasing fishing war: Kenyan fishermen on Migingo Island question continued harassment by Ugandan police

President Yoweri Museveni later alluded to this when he made his remarks sometimes back when he spoke about Migingo, an argument that was however dismissed by the Kenyan leaders in the National Assembly.

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Pirates of the past: How buccaneers and criminals shaped history, modern military, democracy and world trade

Pirates of the past: How buccaneers and criminals shaped history, modern military, democracy and world trade

Conquests by pirates have been in many instances an inspiration to sportsmen, musicians and filmmakers. Tales of conquests by pirates are stuff of the impossible. Piracy can easily be the byword for heroism, which mankind craves.

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Lowest recorded level of piracy and armed robbery in 18 years attributed to ‘vigorous action’

Lowest recorded level of piracy and armed robbery in 18 years attributed to ‘vigorous action’

“Vigorous action” by authorities is cited as one reason for last year seeing the lowest recorded level of piracy and armed robbery at sea in 18 years. Notwithstanding, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) urges seafarers to continue exercising caution and vigilance to ensure...

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