The West African coast specially the Gulf of Guinea has become the most dangerous piracy zone. It accounted for more than 90% of global crew member kidnappings last year according to the International Maritime Bureau.
Equatorial Guinea
Politics and Society Equatorial Guinea celebrates independence: 10 facts
Equatorial Guinea today celebrates its independence from Spanish rule, attained on 12 October 1968. Happy Independence Day to all our brothers and sisters. We look at 10 facts which give a snapshot of the country.