Countries in Africa have implemented various tax policy measures in the last 3 years, including new taxes on different sectors, increased taxes on certain goods and services, and changes to tax exemptions.
Somali pirates released the hijacked ship MV Abdullah and its crew of 23 after a million ransom was paid. The money was divided and avoided government forces. The Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier was hijacked in March while en route from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates. Somali pirates had been dormant until late last year when activity started to increase again.
More than 90 people died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique.