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Somali pirates who hijacked cargo ship Ruen intercepted by Indian navy

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8 months ago

March 17, 2024

According to a navy spokesman on Saturday, an Indian navy warship has intercepted the hijacked cargo ship Ruen and is demanding the Somali pirates on board surrender.

Without giving further information, the spokesperson stated that on Friday, the navy ship was attacked in international waters by the pirates, who are suspected of having taken over the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on December 14.

The pirates were urged by the navy to turn themselves in, surrender, and release the ship and any civilians they might be detaining.

The European Union naval force said on Thursday that Somali pirates who took control of the ship in December might have used it to take control of a cargo ship flying the flag of Bangladesh this week off the coast of Somalia.

Since 2017, Somali pirates have not been able to successfully take over a merchant ship until the Ruen was apprehended.

The Indian Navy has documented at least 17 instances of attempted hijacking, hijacking, or suspicious approaches since December, according to Indian officials.

India has investigated over 250 vessels and has stationed at least a dozen warships east of the Red Sea to guard against pirates in January.

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Brazilian meatpacker JBS invests $2.5 billion in Nigeria, builds six facilities

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36 minutes ago

November 22, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

Brazilian meatpacker JBS says it has inked a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government for a $2.5 billion investment plan that will include the construction of six new plants in the African nation.

Three of the plants would deal in poultry, two in beef, and one in pork, according to a statement from JBS.

In accordance with the memorandum of understanding, JBS stated that it would develop a five-year investment plan in Nigeria, which would include budget estimates, feasibility studies, and an action plan for the development of the local supply chain.

The Nigerian government would then guarantee the sanitary, regulatory, and economic conditions required for the project’s viability, JBS continued.

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China’s Xi meets with Morocco’s Crown Prince

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48 minutes ago

November 22, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

Morocco’s official media reports that Chinese President, Xi Jinping, visited Morocco briefly on Thursday.

According to Morocco’s MAP, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan welcomed Xi in Casablanca. The visit demonstrated the close ties of camaraderie, collaboration, and solidarity between the Moroccan and Chinese peoples, it said.

China’s official broadcaster, CCTV, said that Xi and Hassan had a “cordial conversation” at the airport after being received by the Crown Prince and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.

After attending the G20 Summit in Brazil, Xi paid the visit.

In recent years, China has increased its investments in Morocco’s rail and infrastructure. Morocco is desirable for Chinese electric car battery manufacturers because of its proximity to Europe, free trade agreements with important EU and US markets, and an established automotive sector.

Morocco was chosen by Chinese EV battery company Gotion High Tech in June to establish Africa’s first gigafactory, which will cost $1.3 billion in total.