Sea piracy has doubled in the last six years, costing the maritime industry more than $16 billion each year.
Africa
Somali pirates sink maritime industry
World elections spark blogger reactions
In recent weeks, several national elections took place around the world. Here is a round-up of the newly elected with comments from bloggers.
Nigerian militants threaten “oil war”
Rebel militants threatened an "oil war" in Nigeria after attacks on Shell and Chevron flow stations earlier this week.
Rwanda’s parliament mandates quota for women
Women make up 48 percent of Rwanda's parliament -- a result of both an electoral quota and of the death of many men in the country's 1994 genocide.
Angola’s ruling party heads to victory
A Worldfocus contributing blogger lays out the results of the Angolan elections and their impact on the country.
Ethiopian troops retreat from Somalia
A Worldfocus contributing blogger reports on Ethiopia's withdrawal from Somalia.
Venezuela’s Chavez announces African intentions
A Worldfocus contributing blogger examines Hugo Chavez's foreign policy interests on African soil.
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