StarAfrica.comTanker seized off western AfricaBBC NewsBenin's navy said it was following the hijackedshipwhile Italy's foreign ministry liaised with its owner in Naples. Three pirates managed to board theship23 nautical miles (43km) south of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, Italian media said....Naval official confirms an Italianshipwas attacked by pirates off coast of BeninWashington PostItalianshipseized off West African coastReuters AfricaItalian oilshipseized by pirates in Gulf of GuineaPeople's Daily OnlineVoice of America (blog) -Bloombergall 181 news articles »