source: Benin 24; La Vraie Info (Benin); Vanguard (Nigeria); Banouto; AFP
actor1: Pirates (Benin)
actor2: Civilians (International)
location: Cotonou
notes: On 18 April 2020, a container ship was attacked by sea pirates in coastal waters around Cotonou. Nigerian and Benin Navy boarded the ship on April 20. Pirates and 8 crew members were not found on board.