Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden, Second Strike in Weeks

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Somalia

Crime & Law

Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden, Second Strike in Weeks

Somali pirates hijacked a Togo-flagged oil tanker, MT Eureka, in the Gulf of Aden near the Yemeni port of Qana on May 3, 2026. This incident marks the second attack in less than two weeks, following the seizure of the tanker Honor 25 on April 22. Security analysts warn of a resurgence in piracy due to regional instability and reduced maritime surveillance.

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