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Indian Ocean Consular Piracy Awareness Conference in Seychelles

Piracy conference addresses safety of British nationals visiting Indian Ocean region

The British High Commission in Seychelles will host the Indian Ocean Consular Piracy Awareness Conference between September 24-26.

Admiral Tributs warship takes stand against piracy

Carnaval International de Victoria will include Russian navy warship

The Russian Ambassador, Mr.

United fight against piracy

Seychelles and India strengthen bilateral cooperation

President James Michel of Seychelles has met with Prime Minister Dr.

Transfer agreement

UK and Denmark supports Seychelles in fight against piracy

International cooperation to counter the increasing threat of piracy has led to the successful detention of 18 suspected pirates who will be transferred to, and possibly prosecuted, in ...

Showing solidarity in fight against Indian Ocean piracy

India navy confirms ship will be in Port Victoria for carnival days

The Indian Military Attaché based in the Seychelles has today confirmed that an Indian Navy Ship will make a call to Port Victoria in the Seychelles in the spirit of solidarity with the island ...

Seychelles said efforts are exemplary

Royal Danish navy and government applauded for anti-piracy operation

The Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr.

Fighting piracy

Indian Ocean Commission, African Union and Seychelles discuss greater cooperation

Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, has met with the African Union Chairperson, Mr.

Start of a New Year

Vision for a new Seychelles

“At the start of this new year, I wish that you continue to serve Seychelles with passion, devotion, enthusiasm, and pride – the sentiments which I, as the Commander in Chief, share with ...

Sending a message of unity

Seychelles carnival to host navy ships to stand in solidarity against piracy

Navies from the Community of Nations are being invited to be in Seychelles from March 2-4, 2012 to echo a message of solidarity against the continued presence of Somali pirates off the coast of ...

Piracy Ruining East African Cruise Trade

Piracy fears undermine Kenya's cruise tourism

Cruise tourism along the East Africa coast suffered a major blow this year despite a surge in the global scene this year.

Ensuring Security In The Indian Ocean

President of Seychelles appeals to world governments to help with piracy

The Seychelles President, Mr.

MOU supports cooperation efforts

Seychelles and China working together on safety of Indian Ocean

Seychelles President James Michel has met with the Chinese Minister for National Defense and State Councillor, General Liang Guanglie, and a high-level military delegation at State House in ...

Seychelles President speaks at CHOGM in Perth

Piracy soon develops into terrorism

Seychelles President James Michel has welcomed the progress made by the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth today, in identifying piracy as one of the main areas of concern ...

Potential Tourist Investments Threatened

Somali piracy and terror pose threat to East African tourism

By Apolinari Tairo, eTN Tanzania

(eTN) - Recent terror attacks in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi and an increase of Somali piracy on the East African coast have posed a threat and a drawback to the smooth growth of tourism in East ...

Fighting Piracy In Somalia

Security Council calls for regional cooperation to fight Somali piracy

The Security Council renewed its call today for tougher anti-piracy measures in Somalia and the wider region, urging all countries to adopt laws and cooperate with international organizations to ...

Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs leads IOC

Indian Ocean Commission to focus on advancing relationships and standing

The Seychelles’ Presidency of the Indian Ocean Commission will focus on advancing the relationships and standing of the organization, strengthening the unified voice of Small Island Developing ...

UNWTO General Assembly in Korea

Kenya, Seychelles and Tanzania sign joint security and piracy declaration

Kenya's Minister for Tourism, Najib Balala; the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Alain St.Ange; and Tanzania's Minister for Tourism & Natural Resources, Ezekiel Maige; met on the sidelines ...

New Intelligence Center

UK to set up maritime center in Seychelles to combat piracy

Speaking at the British Chamber of Shipping, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham today outlined the UK’s ongoing commitment to tackle piracy off the coast of East Africa.

Fighting Piracy, Drug And Arms Trafficking

West African officials call for greater UN involvement in fight against piracy

Top West African officials are calling for greater United Nations and international support to prevent the region’s coasts from becoming a haven for pirates and to fight growing drug and arms ...

Focus on combatting piracy

Seychelles supports Red Cross Horn of Africa Appeal

The Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Environment, Transport, and Energy, along with conference co-host, the South Asia and Africa regional Port Stability ...

International Anti-piracy Conference

President of Seychelles calls for intensified efforts against piracy

The Seychelles President, Mr.

Fight Against Piracy

Seychelles and Mauritius sign pirates transfer agreement

The Chair of the High Level Committee on Piracy has applauded the recent pre-trial prisoner transfer agreement signed between Mauritius and the European Union, which is the first step towards ...

Protecting The Waters And Tourism

Seychelles committed to fight against piracy

A representatives of the Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the High Level Committee on Piracy, Mr.

Indian Ocean Safety

Spain and Seychelles work together to combat piracy

The Spanish Minister for Defense, Ms.

Defense Cooperation

Seychelles and Spain cooperate in fight against piracy

The Seychelles President, Mr. James Michel, met with the Minister for Defense of the kingdom of Spain, Mrs.

Indian Ocean Travel Safety

US ready to support African states in war against Somali piracy

By Apolinari Tairo, eTN

TANZANIA (eTN) - The United States is looking at appropriate measures that would help African states to fight Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean waters.

Safe Travel In The Indian Ocean

Ministerial conference in India reviews battle against piracy

The Seychelles Ambassador based in New Delhi, India, Mr.

Piracy On The Open Seas

Payment of ransom to ocean terrorists intercepted

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

(eTN) - Information was received yesterday via the Nairobi-based Ecoterra International organization that authorities in Mogadishu reportedly intercepted two aircraft, crews, and passengers ...

Tackling Terrorism And Piracy In The Indian Ocean

Indian Prime Minister arrives in Tanzania today