The people of the Horn of Africa have precisely the same opportunities to better their lives as the rest of us. Hard work, the rule of law etc. They choose piracy.
Now there's an idea. Perhaps we could gainfully employ them as fishery protection officers? They'd sure give those Japanese commercial (sorry, 'research') whaling ships one hell of a scare.
Regardless of whether you approve of it or not, whaling is a legal activity which does not interfere with world trade.