Gulf of Aden
Coverage of Gulf of Aden in the Nexus archive.
- Somali Pirates Are Back — But the Coalition That Beat Them Isn’t Coming
Somali pirates are resurging with recent hijackings of three merchant vessels off the Horn of Africa. The multinational naval coalition that previously combated piracy has diminished, leaving the threat unaddressed. Piracy had been dormant since 2016 but is now re-emerging.
- British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship was attacked in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast near Hodeida, controlled by Houthi rebels, by unknown armed assailants. The ship's security guards returned fire after a skiff approached and opened fire, with the attackers fleeing to a larger vessel. The crew and ship were reported safe, and no group has claimed responsibility.
- British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship reported being under attack by unknown armed assailants in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast, according to the British military. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed the incident, with no group yet claiming responsibility. Houthi rebels in Yemen have threatened to resume attacks, while Somali pirates have been active in the Gulf of Aden.
- British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship reported being under attack by unknown armed assailants in the Red Sea off Yemen, according to the British military. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed the attack, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels have threatened to resume attacks but have not yet acted. Somali pirates remain active in the Gulf of Aden.
- Somaliland’s de facto leader makes ‘historic’ visit to Israel
Somaliland’s de facto leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi made a historic first state visit to Israel, following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence. The visit highlights Somaliland’s efforts to gain international recognition despite its breakaway status from Somalia.
- East Africa: Somaliland's Berbera Port Emerges As East Africa Trade Gateway
Berbera Port in Somaliland is becoming a key trade and logistics hub in East Africa due to its strategic location near the Gulf of Aden and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint.
- Latest Houthi Shipping Threat Is Blunted by Thin Red Sea Traffic
Yemen's Houthi rebel group has attacked commercial ships in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, disrupting global shipping routes between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The attacks, cited as protest against Israel's war in Gaza, have led to shipping diversions around Africa, causing supply chain delays and higher costs.
- ‘This is my last voice note’: how piracy returned to Somalia and Yemen
Three ships were hijacked near the Gulf of Aden, raising alarms over key sea routes and prompting concerns about the return of piracy to Somalia. The incident has sparked fears about the safety of maritime trade. Piracy had previously been a major concern in the region.
- DHS blames ‘weak’ Biden border policies after piracy-linked Somali illegal immigrant nabbed at northern border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested Somali illegal immigrant Said Jama Ahmed, linked to a 2012 piracy case, near the U.S.-Canada border. DHS criticized Biden's border policies for allowing his entry despite prior law enforcement encounters. Ahmed was fingerprinted during a 2012 Navy operation targeting pirates in the Gulf of Aden.