
Somali Piracy: Expert urges stronger maritime security and Trade governance
With piracy incidents rising in the Gulf of Aden, maritime law specialist Ayoola Fadola is urging African states to tighten security frameworks and strengthen trade governance.

Piracy in the Strait of Malacca & Singapore Strait has nearly quadrupled in early 2025
80 incidents reported in the first half of the year, mostly opportunistic attacks targeting bulk carriers and tankers.

50 robberies on ships in Singapore and Malacca Straits this year
Three incidents reported in the space of less than two hours on 7 May in eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait.

Piracy on the rise across the world — maritime watchdog
Acts of piracy on the world's seas have surged this year, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). It pointed to the waters between Singapore and Indonesia in particular.

Singapore Strait sees sharp surge in armed piracy against shipping
Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane