Maritime security | ISS Africa

Progress has been slow during the AU’s Decade of African Seas and Oceans. Five urgent steps can correct the course.

The Chagos Archipelago dispute is a microcosm of the broader tensions shaping global maritime geopolitics.

For nearly four decades, illegal foreign-owned fleets have devastated Sierra Leone’s once sustainable fisheries industry.

The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route.

Somalia’s upcoming seat on the UN Security Council should allow it to shape international maritime security policies.

Empowering Africa’s vast youth population in the blue economy can help the continent achieve economic stability and development.

The bitter wrangle with the UK has come to an end, but the devil will be in the treaty’s details.

Africa played a pivotal role in negotiations for the treaty, and should take the lead in bringing it into force.

With all eyes on pirates and politics in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, who is keeping an eye on Africa’s South Atlantic?

Best practices from the Great Blue Wall initiative could boost youth participation while addressing climate change and insecurity.

Best practices from the Great Blue Wall initiative could boost youth participation while addressing climate change and insecurity.

The African Union must play a greater role in finding diplomatic solutions to navigate these unchartered waters.