Centre for Peace, Security & Conflict Studies
Maritime Insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea
Piracy, illegal fishing and trafficking threaten one of the world's most strategic shipping corridors — and a coordinated response is overdue.
The Gulf of Guinea remains one of the world's most dangerous waters for seafarers, even as piracy figures fluctuate. The deeper threats — illegal fishing, oil theft and trafficking — drain billions from coastal economies each year.
A regional maritime compact
The Yaoundé Architecture provides a framework, but information-sharing and joint patrols remain underfunded. Sustained investment in maritime domain awareness offers the highest return.