Our stop in Mombasa Kenya was cancelled due to recent activity by Islamic terrorists and kidnappings in parts of Kenya.  The port of Dar Es Salaam was substituted instead.  We have been to four African countries on this cruise and Morocco and Egypt in the past.  With the exception of South Africa there is a common sight in the other countries.  Lots of mostly young men standing around with nothing to do.  It is no wonder they get recruited to various terrorist groups.
We are en route to the Seychelles which is part of the African union but really has nothing in common with other African nations.  We will be two days at sea and since we are sailing across the Indian Ocean the ship has taken extra security measures.  All the blinds and drapes are closed at night so the ship is less visible.  The fire hoses are all attached to the railings pointing to the sea, at the rear of the ship are 24 hour security watches (probably on the bridge also) and we were told that there is a device that can emit a directed high frequency sound.  Tom has saved Ketel One, Backhouse Pinot Noir, and Heineken bottles to throw at any pirates that get close.

Security watch in yellow vest

Fire hoses at the ready all around the ship