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DCoC Capacity Building Matrix Lauded as Success Tool for Regional Cooperation

The Capacity Building Matrix developed under the Djibouti Code of Conduct and its Jeddah Amendment (DCoC/JA) has been lauded as “a successful example of regional cooperation in maritime security”, during the Preparatory Meeting of States on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Speaking on behalf…

Strengthening Maritime Security: Best Practices for the DCoC/JA Region

The Western Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea continue to face mounting threats to maritime security, affecting regional stability and global trade routes. Piracy, armed robbery, illicit trafficking, and maritime terrorism pose significant risks to both seafarers and commercial vessels navigating these high-risk waters. Attacks on commercial shipping in the Red…

DCoC/JA eyes renewed engagement with Egypt after Regional Office launch

Signatory States of the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct have welcomed the International Maritime Organization’s move to warmly welcome a Regional Presence Office in Alexandria, Egypt, to serve the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The DCoC/JA Chair, Mr. Metse Ralephenya (Republic of South Africa) welcomed the move on behalf of…

Dialogue, Collaboration and Cooperation key to preserve Africa’s maritime security

Partner support, continuous dialogue, regional and international collaboration, have been hailed as key solutions in overcoming the common threats and challenges of maritime security in African nations. This sentiment was echoed at the 3rd International Conference on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea and Red Sea, held in Stellenbosch, South Africa (5-6 September 2024).…