Source: International Maritime Organization (IMO) |

Boosting Maritime Security in Togo

The event brought together 24 participants, including Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) from various port facilities in Togo as well as representatives of the Designated Authority

Strengthening port security in Togo was the focus of a training workshop in Lomé, Togo (29 May – 2 June). The event brought together 24 participants, including Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) from various port facilities in Togo as well as representatives of the Designated Authority.  Participants improved their knowledge…

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Central Africa faces ‘turning point’ amid multiple crises

Despite critical gains by Central African nations in advancing stability and cooperation, the region faces multiple crises, and the coming months mark “an important turning point”, the top UN official there told the Security Council on Monday

“Central Africa is richer in opportunities and resources than it is in challenges”, but, the coming months will mark “an important turning point” for the region, where crucial political and electoral processes must take place by the end of the year, said Abdou Abarry, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Madagascar |

United States partners with Western Indian Ocean Countries to tackle Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing

Blue Ventures lead a three-day symposium to develop a regional IUUF strategy

Fishery resources contribute to the food security of millions of people in the world and are especially important in island nations like Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.  According to the United Nations, more than 600 million people depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods, but fishery resources face…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Independent Experts Group Meeting on the Draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Cooperation on the Suppression of Illicit Maritime Activities in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The objective of this draft Supplementary Act is to promote the cooperation of ECOWAS Member States through the strengthening of the operational legal framework to combat illicit activities committed at sea

From 16 to 19 May 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, a meeting of independent experts was held to consider the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime Activities in ECOWAS. This project was carried out in the framework of the implementation of the ECOWAS Integrated Maritime Strategy (EMIS)…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and European Union Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP) train Somali Navy and Coast Guard officers on marine security

The two-week course, which included theory and practicals, was aimed at helping Somalia secure the longest coastline in Africa ahead of the drawdown of 2,000 ATMIS troops by 30 June 2023

Fifteen Somalia Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG) officers have completed specialised training on maritime security in a joint initiative conducted by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia). The two-week course, which included theory and practicals, was aimed at…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) |

Achievements and Potential of Somali Women Celebrated on International Day for Women in Maritime

The event was organised by the Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development, with support from the EUCAP Somalia and the UNSOM

The achievements and potential of Somali women in their country’s maritime sector were celebrated today at an event to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime. “This is a day to celebrate the Somali women who contribute to the ‘Blue Economy.’ The current government has recognised their value and…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission received Mr. Abroulaye Fofana, Permanent Secretary of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee for State Action at Sea

Mr. Fofana came to introduce the Permanent Secretariat of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee for State Action at Sea and provide an update on the activities of the “G7++ Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea”

Mr Abroulaye Fofana, Permanent Secretary of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee for State Action at Sea was received in audience on Monday 15 May 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria, by H.E Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission. Mr. Fofana came to introduce the Permanent Secretariat of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles |

Appointment of the Board of Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority

The functions of the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority are to administer, regulate, coordinate and oversee all maritime affairs

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority. The functions of the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority are to administer, regulate, coordinate and oversee all maritime affairs. The Chairperson of the Board of the Authority is Ms Aaishah Molle…

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Khartoum, Sudan |

Evacuation of Indonesian citizens from Sudan Phase 1 on 23 April 2023

Phase I evacuation was carried out on Sunday, April 23 2023 from 2 predetermined departure points

Responding to the security situation and threats to the safety of Indonesian citizens in Sudan due to the escalation of armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 15/4/2023, the Government of Indonesia has decided to evacuate Indonesian citizens from Sudan. Following up on…

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Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Signs a $11m Contract Frustration Insurance Policy with Boskalis for Dredging Projects in Bahrain

The signing ceremony was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the sideline of the IsDB Group Annual Meeting

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.IsDB.org), the Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a US$11 million Contract Frustration Insurance Policy (STP-CF) with Boskalis Westminster Contracting Limited (BWCL). The signing ceremony…