This edition examines the effectiveness of PSC subcommittees and maritime security institutions, with a focus on coordination outcomes.
Geography, weak coordination and uneven member-state engagement continue to constrain SADC's maritime security architecture despite strategic frameworks adopted since 2011.
Africa's maritime ambitions need stronger coordination, stable funding and permanent naval leadership structures to move from policy to practice.
This report explores current and emerging maritime piracy trends and the associated flow of criminal activities in Cameroon.
Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa’s interests in Antarctic governance.
Recent attacks in the Western Indian Ocean are a reminder that root causes of piracy remain unresolved.
From piracy to illegal fishing, maritime threats in the region demand urgent, coordinated policy action.
Overstretched naval deployments and a focus on Red Sea security have left parts of the Western Indian Ocean vulnerable.
With their strong track record of naval engagement, Gulf of Guinea states can achieve greater self-reliance on maritime security.
Africa’s role in shaping the BBNJ Treaty shows how multilateralism can pave the way for equitable global ocean governance.
Maritime issues are on the African Union’s radar, but member states must push for a shift from ambition to action.
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