When you pay upfront for a diving holiday, you need to know you can trust whoever is handling the money. A group of divers who headed to the Maldives this summer are still nursing bruised bank balances, as STEVE WEINMAN reports Scuba divers are often advised to book expensive overseas trips only through reputable professional […]| Divernet
In March 2025, I made my fifth journey, in as many years, to Mtentu. Purpose of journey: to attend a 21st birthday party, organised by that intrepid pair of African travellers, Ian and Mandy Tyrer. My memory of that milestone in my life is so vague, I needed to be reminded why it is important. … Continue reading Exit, Pursued by a Serpent: Hiking the Wild Coast| Stidy's Eye
This essay attempts to comprehend how one might think about old masjids in Malabar using Martin Heidegger’s idea of “dwelling,” while also relating it to Talal Asad’s concept of “tradition,” and Karl Marx’s critique of capitalism. It is not, obviously, looking to a universal definition of masjids in Malabar. Rather, it is, in the most mundane sense, a thought exercise. Through his hermeneutic phenomenology, I use Heidegger’s philosophy to help me make sense of some of my t...| Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective
A new study estimates how much nutrition Indian Ocean fisheries provide and examines how these benefits align with conservation priorities. The post Indian Ocean fisheries fuel global nutrition — but the benefits are leaving the region appeared first on Sea Around Us.| Sea Around Us
African Maritime Forces Week By Pascaline Alexandre, Africa Center for Competitive Intelligence (ACCI) Introduction In recent years, maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean1 (WIO) has risen to the forefront of global priorities, driven by the rapid expansion of international trade and the strategic importance of the world’s oceans. As shipping lanes grow busier, the … Continue reading From Fragmentation to Framework: The Evolution of Regional Maritime Governance in the Western Ind...| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Mr. Timothy Walker, Institute for Security Studies, South Africa Introduction Developing robust regional maritime security mechanisms in Southern Africa necessitates greater emphasis on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) strategic oversight and operational capacity. This paper briefly charts SADC’s maritime security strategy and architecture, spotlighting relevant geographic features, institutions, and … Continue reading Rebuilding SADC...| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Raj Mohabeer, IOC and Kiruja Micheni, Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, International Maritime Organization Introduction The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and Red Sea region features a diverse and evolving array of maritime security architectures and initiatives. From international treaties to strategic partnerships and operational centres, these frameworks aim to counter … Continue reading Developing Robust Regional Maritime Security Mechanisms for the...| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi 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 developing an agenda for maritime … Continue reading India’s Evolving Role in Supporting African Maritime Security Architecture→| Center for International Maritime Security
Off the powder-soft sands and turquoise waters of the Seychelles, a quiet storm is brewing—one that involves royalty, rats, and the last truly wild| Green Prophet
Planning a trip to the remote Alphonse Island Seychelles? Make sure you read this first to discover what to expect, what to pack, and what to do!| Passport & Pixels
Thinking of visiting Alphonse Island in the Seychelles? Is it worth the hype? Read my review for the inside scoop and start planning your trip to paradise.| Passport & Pixels
