Bilateral agreements are one way to target drug trafficking at sea and safeguard suspects’ human rights.
As technology advances, African states must prepare for the crewless future of naval threats.
Given fast-growing coastal populations, African youth should be the focus of climate adaptation efforts and the blue economy.
There is immense potential for Zambia’s maritime ambitions to bolster the country’s sustainable development.
Cameroon’s main seaport has become a transit hub for illegal exports from West and Central Africa.
Somalia is leveraging untapped maritime incentives to build alliances in a turbulent region.
Africa will feel the effects, but smart countries could derive some benefits from the Red Sea turmoil.
Africa faces the most severe environmental damage from the conflict – countries must actively work on diplomatic solutions.
The recently formed Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation looks set to shape US-Africa and north-south relations.
African countries’ call for diplomatic solutions should be accompanied by AU action to protect the continent’s interests.
The continent has the chance to make history in ocean preservation but lags behind in signing and ratifying this vital treaty.
Africa must invest in ‘life below water’ – the Sustainable Development Goal that can unlock economic and climate benefits.
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