Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa.
Despite the high cost of illegal fishing, only a third of African countries have signed the landmark agreement that will soon take effect.
The country’s rich stock is being illegally harvested by foreign-flagged vessels licensed to fish in Angolan waters.
Sino Metals’ pollution of the Kafue River presents an opportunity to forge a more environmentally sustainable partnership.
Backing three key initiatives could position the continent as a significant player in global ocean governance.
A long-term maritime agreement could boost Somalia’s naval capacity to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Somalia’s two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade.
The rampant exploitation of yellowfin tuna threatens Somali livelihoods and could affect global food security.
Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa’s needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions.
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.
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