Why is the Gulf of Guinea a piracy hotspot?
More and more pirate attacks area happening off the coast of West Africa. But why?
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
‘The world’s most dangerous seas’
That’s how experts have come to refer to the seas in the Gulf of Guinea.
And no, it’s not because of the currents or the weather, but because of pirates.
They’ve been attacking ships in West Africa, often taking hostages for ransom.
And while they mostly target oil and gas tankers, smaller boats have at times been attacked too.
But how bad is the problem? And how can they be fought back?
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