African Maritime Forces Week. By Mr. Timothy Walker, Institute for Security Studies, South Africa. Introduction. Developing ...

The African Union (AU) also has an important role, particularly through its Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS) 2050 ...

The current African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2025 also reflects an attempt to bring service chiefs and senior leaders to ...

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and Red Sea region features a diverse and evolving array of maritime security architectures ...

Maritime security in an African context is increasingly assuming prominence within the wider African security agenda. 1 Despite the continent being surrounded by water on all sides, “the process of ...

India’s Role in Supporting African Maritime Security Architecture ...

Maritime security is a global responsibility. All nations, including those without coastal waters, depend on the sea for trade, food, energy, and digital communication. Safeguarding shipping, ...

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is a vital route for global commerce and a strategic zone for geopolitical interests. Despite its global and regional importance, its maritime security landscape ...

Despite its global and regional importance, its maritime security landscape is increasingly troubled with threats which ...

From June 16-20, CIMSEC will feature a series of articles written for the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2025.