Dangerous events forcing shipping companies to sail along the Cape sea route are increasing in frequency.
- Research Coordinator, Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa, Stellenbosch University
The trend globally is for countries to be explicit about their maritime interests, underpinned by a sound security strategy.
Ghana’s maritime economy faces significant challenges in becoming viable.
The maritime situation in Mozambique must not be allowed to emulate the maritime threats found off Nigeria, Somalia, and the rebel-held territories in Libya.
Intervention in Cabo Delgado is a potentially dangerous move with far-reaching consequences for SADC if its efforts fail, or it becomes a protracted intervention.
Turkey harbours strong national ambitions, and a willingness to grow and use its military muscle alongside economic instruments.
Many African countries are sitting on vast and under-utilised oceanic territories that have the potential to unlock enormous economic value, if properly governed.
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