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UN News
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New investments announced for coral reefs in Kenya

The expansion of the model aims to reduce the load of nutrients and pathogens in coastal waters, create local jobs, and boost the circular economy in Kenya

The UN Development Capital Fund and the Global Coral Reef Fund sign two new financing agreements; funds aim to reduce wastewater pollution and promote sustainable fisheries, strengthening livelihoods.  The United Nations Development Capital Fund (UNCDF), through the Global Coral Reef Fund (Gfcr), announced two new financing agreements to expand coral…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: President Herminie Receives Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) Secretary General at State House

The courtesy call reaffirmed the strong partnership between Seychelles and PMAESA, and underscored the nation’s continued commitment to regional cooperation in port management and maritime development

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, received Mr. André Ciseau, Secretary General of the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), for a courtesy call at State House,Tuesday morning.  President Herminie extended a warm welcome to Mr. Ciseau and commended PMAESA for its valuable role in…

Mercy Ships

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Mercy Ships and Madagascar Celebrate the Conclusion of a Successful Field Service with Plans to Continue Next Year

Over the course of its hospital ship’s previous visits, Mercy Ships has worked with the Malagasy government to provide over 7,770 surgical procedures and over 57,930 dental procedures

Following 10 months of successful partnership in strengthening surgical care and health capacity, the Government of Madagascar and Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) announce the conclusion of the Africa Mercy’s® 2025 field service. This marks the end of a significant chapter of collaboration, and the beginning of a new one, as the…

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)

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    • Canon’s World Unseen 2.0 expands into East Africa with CCNA and Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation (1)
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Expanding Canon Europe, the Middle East and Africa's (EMEA) Coral Conservation Initiative into East Africa

Over half of the world’s coral reefs have disappeared in the last three decades as a result of rising sea temperatures, pollution, overfishing, sedimentation and widespread disease

New regional initiative supports science-based reef restoration, community training, and marine storytelling. Advanced imaging technology to enable accurate monitoring and documentation of fragile ocean ecosystems Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but support nearly 25% of all marine life Building on the momentum of Canon’s EMEA…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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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

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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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…