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flag The Gulf of Guinea saw its lowest piracy in 30 years due to regional cooperation and international support, though challenges remain.

flag The Gulf of Guinea has recorded its lowest piracy levels in 30 years, driven by improved regional naval cooperation since 2012, when the UN flagged maritime crime linked to oil theft and trafficking. flag West African nations have expanded joint patrols, information sharing, and operations like Operation Safe Domain, while the EU’s Coordinated Maritime Presence and multinational exercises have bolstered deterrence. flag A major step forward is the planned Gulf of Guinea Combined Maritime Task Force, to be based in Lagos with unified command and rapid response, signaling a shift toward regionally led security. flag Despite progress, challenges remain, including dependence on foreign funding, shifting Western priorities, and growing geopolitical competition, underscoring the need for sustained investment and institutional integration to ensure long-term maritime safety.

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