Category: Reports
The election of Dr. Urbain T.A.S. Brito as President of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) marks a diplomatic victory for Benin and a significant step forward for Africa. It also highlights ATLAFCO’s strategic role in strengthening regional cooperation, mobilizing African scientific expertise and defending the interests of coastal States in international ocean governance forums. Africa […]
The Senegalese capital, Dakar, hosted a high-level meeting on aquaculture from October 7 to 8, 2026. The event was held under the theme: “What contribution can aquaculture make to inclusive growth, sustainable development, and job creation in Africa?” It was jointly organized by the African Network of Institutions for Aquaculture Development and Promotion (RAFAQUA) and […]
At Mombasa, the African Union’s Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), with the support of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), brought African Member States together to advance coordinated fisheries and aquaculture governance, positioning science-based evidence as a key driver of food security, climate resilience, and the blue economy. As Africa grapples with overexploited fisheries […]