View on Africa: piracy shouldn’t define maritime priorities
The African Union must lead on reviving Africa’s maritime security in 2017.
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Maritime security and the massive economic potential of Africa’s seas have fallen from the radar of governments and the African Union (AU). That must change. With warnings of a resurgence in piracy, policymakers must guard against a narrow focus on security at the expense of developing the blue economy and tackling non-traditional threats like illegal trafficking and illegal fishing.
This View on Africa briefing is presented by Tim Walker, Researcher, ISS Pretoria. He will discuss opportunities for the AU and maritime stakeholders in 2017.
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Do you want to know what's happening in Africa, where it's happening and what it means for the continent's many actors? Join the ISS View on Africa weekly briefing every Wednesday from 11h00 - 12h00 CAT. ISS researchers from Dakar, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Pretoria provide expert analysis of major events and trends in Africa. Introductory remarks are followed by discussions among participants.
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