Pirates free Mombasa bound fertiliser cargo ship after Sh219.3 million ransom

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Kenyan farmers and the fertiliser supply chain could get a reprieve after Somali pirates released a cargo vessel carrying fertiliser bound for Mombasa, ending a four month ordeal that has highlighted rising piracy risks along the Horn of Africa shipping route.

Turkish-managed general cargo vessel Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged MV Sward was released off Garacad on the Puntland coast after being held by pirates since April 26.

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