Africa can protect its waters, boost trade and power the blue economy, but several obstacles lie in the way. This policy brief makes suggestions about how to turn the continent’s ambitious maritime strategies into real security and prosperity at sea. It charts practical next steps for stronger coordination and African-led solutions.

About the authors
Denys Reva is a Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) working on maritime security and Africa in the world. Timothy Walker is a Senior Researcher at the ISS working on maritime security.