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  • Published on 16:29 GMT

    Wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra

    Wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon. Published on 16 July 2025 in ISS Today By Raoul Sumo Tayo Senior …

    Source: Institute for Security Studies - Center-left
  • Published on 12:46 GMT

    ANALYSIS: Nigerian pirates switch to kidnappings

    Nigerian pirates kidnapped two government officials in Idabato, a Cameroonian border town in the Bakassi Peninsula, on 1 October 2024. One hostage, Ewane Ekeh, was released on 17 March, after six months in captivity in Nigeria. The second, Etongo Ismael, …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Indian Ocean Nations Grapple with Illegal Chinese Fishing Trawlers

    Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa and Tanzania lost up to $142.8 million annually between 2015 and 2021 to illegal fishing of shrimp and tuna, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Other catch taken from these waters include at least 56 species …

    Source: Africa Defense Forum - Pending
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    WTO's Okonjo-Iweala calls for African reciprocal tariffs exemption

    When the World Trade Organisation’s girector general, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, addressed the opening plenary session at the 4th Finance for Development Conference in Seville, she insisted that sustainable global development was still achievable even against a …

    Source: African Business - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Ed Stein came late to fishing; now he experiences the world while fly-fishing

    Oh, Ed Stein remembers what Lefty Kreh said to him early in his fly-fishing experience: ‘‘I don’t think there is much hope for you.’’ Kreh, the late fly-fishing guru, teacher and writer, sure missed on that one. Stein became one of the great globe-trotting …

    Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
  • Published on 07:05 GMT

    Veteran local waterfront worker now offers tours of New Bedford harbor

    NEW BEDFORD — For decades, Phillip Mello has been a living part of New Bedford’s industrious waterfront. Today, as a tour guide for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, he leads visitors through a living history that’s as much his own as it is the city …

    Source: South Coast Business Bulletin - Massachusetts - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Gulf of Guinea: African nations pledge sustainable ocean protection

    Eight African nations – the majority of them surrounding the Gulf of Guinea – have pledged to sustainably manage 100% of the ocean areas under their national jurisdiction and commit to tackling Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) and …

    Source: Oceanographic Magazine - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 11, 2025

    Fishing for profit. How EU tuna deals leave Madagascar behind

    This article is reserved for our subscribers As with any extractive industry, the core logic driving industrial fishing is to maximise catches while minimising costs. Up to 6% of the total tuna imported into Europe is harvested by EU-flagged vessels in the …

    Source: Vox Europ - Left-wing
  • Published on Jul 11, 2025

    Anse Boileau students brave the sea for second educational fishing trip

    Anse Boileau students brave the sea for second educational fishing trip   S3 Geography students from Anse Boileau school took part in a fun and educational fishing trip on Friday, July 4. The practical outing took place off the coast of Anse à la Mouche …

    Source: Seychelles Nation - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 11, 2025

    Top 15 strongest currencies in Africa in 2025

    In 2025, Africa’s currency landscape reflects a continent in economic transition, marked by resilience, reform, and rising global relevance. While many African nations continue to grapple with inflation, political instability, and external debt, a select …

    Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 12, 2025

    To Tahiti goes the ultimate glory in Blue Marlin World Cup

    Created: Jul 12, 2025 04:53 AM Winning destination: Tahiti (Photograph courtesy of the Tahiti Fishing Centre) How near and yet so, so far. That was how the Blue Marlin World Cup shaped up this year. Not to mention the rollercoaster ride of emotions that …

    Source: The Royal Gazette - Neutral
  • Published on 14:53 GMT

    Qatar family share wealth at Royal Ascot

    ASCOT, England // Sheikh Fahad al Thani of Qatar has leased his horses to his brothers for Royal Ascot week so that they can experience the thrill of thoroughbred ownership. The Sheikh had five horses running at the Royal Meeting, two of which ran …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government
  • Published on 15:47 GMT

    Kenya's first fish port complete, handed over to KPA

    Kenya’s first fish port is complete and will be operationalised in the next six months. The Shimoni fish port located in Lunga Lunga subcounty in Kwale was on Tuesday handed over to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) by the contractor Southern Engineering Company …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on 12:53 GMT

    UAE aid ship Khalifa carrying field hospital for Gaza prepares to set sail

    An Emirati ship carrying a fully equipped field hospital to support civilians in war-torn Gaza is due to set sail from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi in the coming days. The vessel, called Khalifa, will also transport ambulances, medical supplies and drinking …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government
  • Published on 10:13 GMT

    Seychellois freediver aims for national records at international competition in Egypt

    Seychellois freediver aims for national records at international competition in Egypt   Seychellois freediver and founder of Freediving Seychelles, Sophie Walsh, is currently training in Dahab, Egypt in preparation for an international freediving …

    Source: Seychelles Nation - Neutral

  • These are the best hotels on Boa Vista, the glorious island in Cape Verde

    The easternmost island of Cape Verde is a little more tranquil than its smaller sister, Sal, and has a strong focus on eco-friendly and boutique accommodation. Beaches are its main allure, along with striking nature reserves and turtle nesting sites, but …

    Source: The Times - Center-right

  • Little Compton fishing tragedy — 'It hits home'

    By Christian Silvia The two Massachusetts brothers who lost their lives in the Little Compton surf Saturday met up with friends that morning for a day of fishing near Warren's Point, one of the most private, inaccessible areas of Little Compton. Aldino …

    Source: East Bay RI - Rhode Island - Neutral

  • Tanzania steps up war on illegal fishing in its territorial waters

    Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is intensifying efforts to combat illegal fishing in its vast marine territory as foreign vessels continue to exploit the country’s rich deep-sea resources, costing the economy millions and threatening the livelihoods of coastal …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 11, 2025

    Stokes and Pant grapple with fitness concerns in Lord's Test

    England and India will begin the second day of the Lord's Test with major injury concerns after an attritional opening day on Thursday. Hosts England edged ahead after a tense battle with star batter Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helping them reach 251-4 …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government

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  • Published on July 16, 2025 - 20:09 GMT

    Maryland Fishing Report – July 16

    July 16, 2025 Joseph Pfister was fishing in an upper Chesapeake Bay tidal river when he caught this big Chesapeake Channa, aka northern snakehead. Photo courtesy of Joseph Pfister We’re in the peak of summer and people across Maryland can be seen traveling …

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  • Published on July 16, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

    Bisbee's is Making History: World's Richest Fishing Tournaments Expand to Costa Rica

    BISBEE’S FIRST EVER All Billfish Release Format FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time in its storied 44-year history, Bisbee's Offshore — home to the world's undisputed richest fishing …

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