Gallery Archive - Africa III — Take a Second Look

Uncertain Times

Escorted by numerous tug boats, the Cosco Shipping Solar, a 400 m (1,300 ft) long container ship sailing under the flag of Hong Kong, enters the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean side. At the time of this writing, the ship has left Singapore and is on its way back to Suez, but there is trouble in the Red Sea: Houthi Rebels have recently attacked commercial vessels, making this ship’s return passage through the canal doubtful.

Suez Canal, Egypt

Standing Guard

For its entire length of 193 km (120 mi), the Suez Canal is protected by Egyptian soldiers who stand guard on both sides of the waterway and keep a watchful eye for anything unusual.

Suez Canal, Egypt

Fenced In

In addition to the soldiers protecting the canal, long, tall fences run along both sides of the Suez. While not foolproof, the barriers add protection to a vulnerable waterway. Every time it is compromised, the global impact is immense.

Suez Canal, Egypt

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DSC_4107 PS Silhouette Island in Seychelles.jpg

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DSC_4316 PS Nosy Komba in Madagascar.jpg

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DSC_5030 PS Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.jpg

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DSC_5553 PS Zambezi River in Zimbabwe.jpg

DSC_8269 PS Namib Naukluft National Park.jpg

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DSC_8459 PS Takoradi Ghana Fishing Boats.jpg

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