South Africa Moves to Institutionalise the African Fisheries and Aquaculture Database

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August
2026

South Africa Moves to Institutionalise the African Fisheries and Aquaculture Database

A two-day training in Cape Town has aligned South Africa’s national fisheries and aquaculture reporting with…

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Africa’s fisheries civil society platform elects new leadership and agrees on a reform agenda for small-scale fisheries

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August
2026

Africa’s fisheries civil society platform elects new leadership and agrees on a reform agenda for small-scale fisheries

Feature ArticleSecond General Assembly of the Pan-African Platform for Nationally Registered Civil Society…

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Togo sets the terms for fisheries and aquaculture reform

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July
2026

Togo sets the terms for fisheries and aquaculture reform

Stakeholders meeting in Lomé are validating recommendations meant to be implemented, with investment,…

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Strengthening the Evidence-to-Policy Interface for Africa's Fisheries and Aquaculture

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July
2026

Strengthening the Evidence-to-Policy Interface for Africa's Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sound policy needs sound evidence. That conviction brought delegates from African Union (AU) Member States,…

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AWFISHNET Expands Continental Reach with the Launch of its Cabo Verde Chapter

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July
2026

AWFISHNET Expands Continental Reach with the Launch of its Cabo Verde Chapter

Mindelo, Cabo Verde, 10 July 2026Women working across Cabo Verde’s fisheries value chain have gained a new…

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Strengthening Fisheries Governance Through Data: Madagascar Embraces the Continental AFAData Platform

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July
2026

Strengthening Fisheries Governance Through Data: Madagascar Embraces the Continental AFAData Platform

Antananarivo, Madagascar, July 2026Reliable data is crucial for good governance in fisheries. Without…

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AU-IBAR and AWFISHNET Elevate African Women in Fisheries at Global Congress

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May
2026

AU-IBAR and AWFISHNET Elevate African Women in Fisheries at Global Congress

Small-scale fisheries are a major part of Africa’s food systems, livelihoods and blue economy. The sector…

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West Africa Advances Inclusive Fisheries Governance with Establishment of Small-Scale Fisheries Technical Working Group

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May
2026

West Africa Advances Inclusive Fisheries Governance with Establishment of Small-Scale Fisheries Technical Working Group

Dakar, Senegal, 5–7 May 2026The establishment of the Technical Working Group on Small-Scale Fisheries in the…

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Strengthening Institutional Synergy for Africa’s Blue Economy: AU-IBAR Hosts Strategic Internal Coordination Meeting in Nairobi

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April
2026

Strengthening Institutional Synergy for Africa’s Blue Economy: AU-IBAR Hosts Strategic Internal Coordination Meeting in Nairobi

From 22–24 April 2026, the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) convened the 3rd…

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Sudan Advancing Policy Alignment for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Development

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April
2026

Sudan Advancing Policy Alignment for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Development

The importance of aligning national fisheries and aquaculture strategies with continental frameworks cannot…

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Egypt Aligns Fisheries and Aquaculture with Africa’s Continental Blue Economy & Climate Adaptation Priorities

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February
2026

Egypt Aligns Fisheries and Aquaculture with Africa’s Continental Blue Economy & Climate Adaptation Priorities

Egypt’s growing role in shaping Africa’s sustainable fisheries and aquaculture future was heightened over…

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AU-IBAR and FiTI Advance Sustainable Marine Fisheries through Enhanced Data and Governance Cooperation

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October
2025

AU-IBAR and FiTI Advance Sustainable Marine Fisheries through Enhanced Data and Governance Cooperation

Praia, Cabo Verde | 14–16 October 2025Theme: Sustainable Marine Fisheries through Transparency and Multi-…

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