Pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan , known as ` ` ' , '' announces retirement . He began to gain international attention in 2008 as number of attacks increased . Afweyne got named as organizer of two high - profile attacks , says Adjoa Anyimadu . Fishing off coast of Somalia is no longer as lucrative as it once was , says Anyimadu .
Pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan , known as `` Afweyne , '' announces retirement . Piracy began to gain international attention in 2008 as number of attacks grew . Afweyne got notoriety as organizer of two high-profile hijackings , says Adjoa Anyimadu . Piracy off coast of Somalia is no longer as lucrative as it once was , says Anyimadu .