Introduction.- Chapter 1: Marine Security in Africa: Conceptual Issues and Theoretical Approaches.- Chapter 2: Maritime Insecurity In The Gulf of Guinea:  A Historical Analysis, 1950- 2000.- Chapter 3: The influence of ocean piracy on Nigeria’s readiness to implement the AfCFTA.- Chapter 4: Interrogating Maritime Insecurity and Disruption in Traffic Flow of the Nigerian Ports Authority and its Impact on Revenue Generation.- Chapter 5: An Analysis of the Trends in Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Zone, 2010.- Chapter 6: Strategic Assessment of Great Power and the Western Indian Ocean Rim.- Chapter 7: Piracy In the Mediterranean Sea, Suez Canal, And the Red Sea.- Chapter 8: Institutional Entanglements in the Gulf of Guinea: When the Fight Against Maritime Insecurity leads to Competitive Logics.- Chapter 9: Narcotics Trafficking and Maritime Security Challenges in West Africa.- Chapter 10: A Blessing in Disguise: Maritime Insecurity and The Improvement of Cameroon Naval Capabilities.- Chapter 11: Combating Rising Piracy and Armed Robbery in the Ghanaian Waters: Challenges and Cooperative Measures.- Chapter 12: Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province: Southern Africa’s Terror and Piracy Hot Spot.- Chapter 13: Environmental Dimensions Of Maritime Security In Africa: Combating Cases Of Illegal Fishing, Dumping And Pollution In African Waters.- Chapter 14: Pirates, Piracy and Water Wars in Somalia: Causes, Dynamics & Intervention Strategies.- Chapter 15: Educating for Maritime Security: Developing Curriculum and Training Programs toBuild Capacity and Awareness in Africa.- Chapter 16: The EU and NATO Vis-A-Viz Maritime Security.- Chapter 17: Maritime Security Challenges in the Gulf of Guinea: Piracy and Other Maritime Crimes The International and Regional Legal Framework.- Chapter 18: The International Legal Framework Governing Oceans and Seas.- Chapter 19: African Union and Sustainable Maritime Security Governance: Current Trends, Contours and Opportunities.

This book examines the occurrence and repercussions of insecurity on Africa’s oceans and seas, their impact on state sovereignty, national security, and the economy, and looks at how it could be moderated, eradicated, or combated. Maritime security is generally and primarily associated with piracy in the world’s oceans. But it is expansive and broader than that. As such, the book also looks at extralegal activities such as illegal fishing, kidnapping, human trafficking, smuggling, pollution and erosion, terrorism, that occur not only in the world’s oceans but also in regional seas, rivers and ports. The authors also focus on how national measures to combat maritime insecurity work alongside inter-governmental organizations and legislation such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Sabella Ogbobode Abidde is a Professor of Political Science and a graduate faculty member at Alabama State University, Montgomery, USA.

Walters Tohnji Samah is a Peace and Development Advisor (PDA) at United Nations, Guinea.

“Maritime security issues are part of sustainable development challenges. The need for economic growth and expansion creates legal problems outside the normal judicial system in the maritime industry, which require combined efforts to address them in the nation's interests. The importance of this book, therefore, matches the subjects it covers. It helps in understanding maritime security challenges and proposes solutions that can help rationally tackle them.” (Professor Mohamed L. Doumbouya, GLC University in Sonfonia, Guinea, Conakry)

“Maritime Security Challenges in Africa is a must-read for policymakers, government officials, and international organizations working on security governance in Africa and beyond. Students of security studies everywhere must have this book on their shelves. The depth of subjects that the authors thoroughly examine in this volume shed light on how to examine the complexity of maritime security challenges that many African countries and beyond are facing and will be facing in the coming years as transnational criminals involved in piracy, terrorism, and kidnapping threaten global stability. The authors have accomplished an important milestone in producing this volume, which will facilitate the formulation of policies on maritime security. They have filled a big gap in the governance of security in Africa and deserve congratulations for their work.” (Professor Decky Kipuka Kabongi, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada)

“Maritime Security Challenges in Africa is a rich and expansive analysis of what the oceans do for/to Africa. In this edited volume, Sabella Abidde, Walters Samah, and a diverse group of scholars provide a wide-ranging analysis of African maritime issues and their global connections - from maritime crimes to sovereignty, international law, and security issues. This work is a valuable reference for anyone interested in African maritime issues and security.” (Abu Bakarr Bah, Presidential Research Professor, Northern Illinois University)

“Maritime Security Challenges in Africa is a timely and comprehensive examination of the multifaceted threats plaguing Africa's waterways. This edited volume, expertly curated by Sabella Abidde and Walters Samah, goes beyond conventional discussions of piracy to explore the broader spectrum of maritime insecurity, including smuggling, terrorism, illegal fishing, and environmental degradation. With contributions from leading scholars across multiple disciplines, the book critically analyzes historical trends, policy frameworks, and strategic responses to maritime threats in Africa. Essential reading for policymakers, researchers, and security practitioners, this volume offers valuable insights into safeguarding Africa's maritime domain in an era of evolving global security challenges.” (Professor Melvis Ndiloseh, The International Relations Institute of Cameroon, Yaoundé, Cameroon)