The Gulf of Guinea has encountered an increasing number of attacks in the last few years, a trend continuing also in 2021. More alarming is the rise in kidnapping incidents further away from shorelines, which demonstrates the increasing capabilities of pirates in the region.The Director of the Faculty of Academic Affairs & Research at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Prof. Kwesi Aning shares some hard truths as global sea piracy ticks upwards, to repress illicit maritime activities. An exclusive interview with GBCNEWS.