Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia

4/24/2026, 5:04:01 PM en source ↗

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Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, the latest sign of a resurgence of maritime piracy in this stretch of the Indian Ocean. After a period of decline, Somali piracy has made a significant comeback in recent years, threatening shipping lanes vital to global trade.

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Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.