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First Airbus Military A400M makes its final flight
Nearly four years after its maiden flight, the first Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has been retired and is to be placed on public display. Development […]
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The economic link to piracy in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town – piracy is not a new phenomenon in the world and the motivation is generally greed. […]
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West Africa navies make policing transition
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - As navies transition to coast guard operations, fighting an increasing level of […]
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Pirate attacks in West Africa to double in 2014
The number of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea could double next year if governments do not act to protect off-shore assets, according to Paramount Group, Africa’s […]
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Progress in regional co-operation slow but sure
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - Regional co-operation is the best way to combat piracy, and impressive progress has […]
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Unmanned surveillance meets Africa’s patrol needs
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - A vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial surveillance (VTOL UAS) system will […]
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Sub-regional partnerships to address sea crime
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - Since most of Africa’s navies can float small fleets of coastal craft, it is […]
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The growing scourge of piracy off west Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - While the Gulf of Aden and Somalia are often in the news for piracy activities, […]
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Opportunity to secure the blue economy
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - African navies should be changing their role from fighting wars to protecting […]
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Driving Africa’s blue economy: threats and opportunities
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - The blue economy is the new frontline of Africa’s renaissance, says Samuel […]
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Co-operation needed for maritime security
Kathy Gibson reports from the Maritime and Coastal Security conference in Cape Town - The navies of Africa need to move past their own selfish interests and work together […]
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Conference to boost navy collaboration
Some 600 maritime and naval experts are to meet in Cape Town from 25-27 November to discuss the price of piracy in Africa and the institutional and technical solutions […]