DJIBOUTI – State of strategic Strength

The rise of the global shipping trade is creating immense opportunities for cargo-handling ports on busy sea routes. Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, is no exception. The country’s service economy is seeing increased growth this year following the government’s corporation agreement with Dubai Ports World, which is investing up to $600 million in a...

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Barbary pirates in Ireland: The Sack of Baltimore, Co. Cork

The harbour side village of Baltimore in the south-west of Ireland is a favourite port of call for fishermen and yachtsmen because of its sheltered position behind Sherkin Island. Its location is of great interest to the artist, antiquary and naturalist. In McCarthy’s, one of its quayside pubs, a wall chart testifies to the marine...

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