THE CENTRE FOR MARITIME LAW AND SECURITY AFRICA (CEMLAWS AFRICA) CALLS FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS TO PROTECT THE WORLDS OCEANS ON WORLD OCEANS DAY 2017
The United Nations General Assembly in 2008 decided that the 8th of June every year should designated as “World Oceans Day”. Today, the world celebrates
Addressing the Legal Challenges to Piracy Prosecution in the Gulf of Guinea
Incidents and Trends in the Gulf of Guinea Gulf of Guinea piracy remains a threat to the safety and security of the maritime global commons,
THE ABNJ AND AFRICAN INTERESTS
Today marks World Oceans Day, which by a resolution of the United Nations (UN) is slated for 8th June every year. A day set aside
MARITIME SECURITY ALONG THE COASTS OF AFRICA:
Causal interface(s) has resulted in an intricate web of interactions and deepening nexus between maritime security and core societal interests such as food security, resource
CHALLENGES TO MARITIME SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA
In my most recent publication, I argue that the Gulf of Guinea presents a convolution of opportunities and challenges to the international community. The reasons
AFRICAN ECONOMIC POWER ON RECESS?
On 31st August, 2016, news about the economic recession of one of Africa’s largest economies flooded hundreds of media outlets. BBC Business news reported: Nigeria
REFLECTIONS ON AFRICA AND THE LAW OF THE SEA REGIME
Editor’s Note: On 25th July 2015, two historic events took place at the Headquarters of the Africa Union. The first was the launch of the
GULF OF GUINEA PIRACY
INTRODUCTION Gulf of Guinea (GoG) piracy remains a great concern to the global community as incidents and attacks have continued to soar over the last