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    • African Development Bank Group-funded fisheries programme impacts two million people, drives economic transformation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries (1)
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    • Govt, SADC, and AfDB representatives join stakeholders for the 2025 World Fisheries Day celebrations in Botswana
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African Development Bank Group-funded fisheries programme impacts two million people, drives economic transformation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries

$9.2 million initiative boosts cross-border fish trade to over 500,000 tonnes, creating jobs and strengthening food security across Southern Africa

A regional initiative that has overhauled aquatic resource management and boosted cross-border fish trade is now improving the lives of nearly three million people across Southern Africa —raising fish production, consumption, and incomes. The Program for Improving Fisheries Governance and Blue Economy Trade Corridors (PROFISHBLUE) (https://apo-opa.co/3Y8pOgL) has generated cross-border trade volumes…

Republic Of South Africa: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
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South Africa’s Shark Crisis: Decisive enforcement action under way

DFFE is strengthening compliance patrols, investing in enforcement capacity, and working with law-enforcement agencies to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken firm action against a shark longline vessel found to have breached permit conditions — reaffirming government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s shark populations and restoring integrity in our fisheries. Following an inspection on 25 June 2025, Fishery Control Officers…

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    • Union of the Comoros: Launch of the maritime corridor project supported by the African Development Bank Group to the tune of $137 million (1)
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Union of the Comoros: Launch of the maritime corridor project supported by the African Development Bank Group to the tune of $137 million

The project aims to modernise port infrastructure that is essential to the economic development of the islands of the Union of the Comoros, facilitate trade and strengthen regional connectivity

The President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, presided over the official launch ceremony for the Maritime Corridor and Regional Trade Facilitation Project (https://apo-opa.co/4hA9Zsl), financed by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) to the tune of $137 million. Senior Bank officials attended the ceremony, which took place on 27…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa

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    • Young agripreneurs champion innovation and sustainability at the FAO–World Food Forum Youth Dialogue in Ho
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Empowering Ghana’s Youth for a Sustainable Future in Livestock and Fisheries

Young agripreneurs champion innovation and sustainability at the FAO–World Food Forum Youth Dialogue in Ho

Over 50 young agripreneurs, farmers, and stakeholders gathered in Ho for a two-day Multi-Stakeholder Youth Dialogue on Sustainable Livestock and Fisheries Development, jointly organized by FAO in Ghana and the World Food Forum Ghana Chapter. The event, held at the Regional Coordinating Council Conference Hall, aimed to strengthen youth participation in livestock and fisheries value chains…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles
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Message by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde on the occasion of United Nations Day

Seychelles reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the fundamental values and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations

On the occasion of United Nations Day, the Republic of Seychelles reaffirms its profound respect for the persistent role of the United Nations (UN) in promoting peace, fostering multilateral cooperation, and advancing global sustainable development. This day serves as a reminder of the United Nations’ enduring commitment and instrumental contributions…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the Sectoral Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture Strengthens Africa's Policy Voice in Blue Economy Governance

By establishing a direct and functional reporting pipeline between the AFRM and the STC-ARDWE, this inaugural meeting laid the institutional groundwork for evidence-based policy coherence, stronger inter-governmental collaboration

The inaugural Sectoral Committee of Ministers for Fisheries and Aquaculture convened on 23 October 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of the framework of the Revised African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM). This high-level ministerial meeting marked a significant milestone in ensuring that Africa's fisheries and aquaculture sectors have a structured, evidence-based reporting…

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United States (U.S.) Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

The visit builds upon the strong foundation of existing partnerships and reinforces U.S. Africa Command’s dedication to supporting African partners in addressing their security challenges

General Dagvin Anderson conducted a visit to Benin and Cameroon September 16-20, 2025, his first visit to the region as Commander, U.S. Africa Command. The trip highlighted the strong and enduring security partnerships between the United States and these key West African nations. In Benin, Anderson met with President Patrice…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Showcases Fisheries and Blue Economy Initiatives at IGAD Side Event, Africa Climate Summit 2

AU-IBAR is actively participating, reflecting its mandate of promoting sustainable management of animal resources to support food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience

From 8–10 September 2025, the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) is bringing together over 100 speakers, accelerating Africa’s resilient and green development. Guided by Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want and rooted in multilateralism, the Summit is highlighting Africa-led climate solutions and re-greening landscapes across the continent to address climate…

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Association for Sustainable Mobility in AFRICA (ASMAFRICA) to Host High-Level Panel on Sustainable Transport at the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2)

The panel will explore just transition, financing mechanisms, and regional integration for sustainable mobility in Africa

The Association for Sustainable Mobility in AFRICA (ASMAFRICA) (https://ASMAFRICA.org/) will host a high-level panel during the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), spotlighting sustainable transport as a driver of Africa’s development, resilience, and integration.  The panel, titled “Opportunities for Sustainable Transport in Africa: Just Transition, Financing, Integration,” will take place on…

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 in Freetown to combat maritime threats

Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 is part of the implementation of ECOWAS’ integrated maritime security strategy, which aims to promote regional cooperation

Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 was launched in Freetown, Sierra Leone, by the ECOWAS Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone F on Monday, 25 August 2025, under the leadership of the ECOWAS Regional Security Division, who provided the necessary coordination for this operation. The launch ceremony was attended by representatives of ECOWAS…