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Shaping regional marine protected area governance in Africa

Seeing conservation in practice

Saturday, May 2, 2026 0 262

SENEGAL: Standing at the edge of the Somone lagoon in Senegal, participants of the regional Marine Protected Areas (MPA) training witnessed first-hand what effective conservation looks like in practice.

Namibians cruising for employment

MSC Cruises partners to recruit Namibians

Friday, May 1, 2026 0 523

NAMIBIA: Some 50 Namibians were recruited to join MSC Cruise ships during a workshop hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the cruise line in Walvis Bay this week.

Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action

KENYA: Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union and the Government of Kenya used the 3rd Internal Coordination Meeting of...

Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block

SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Energy Corp has been granted a further extension, until 4 November 2026, to submit a new Environmental and Social Impact...

Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry

SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding...

Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime...

Study financed to reform transport sector

LIBYA: A study financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a situational and gap analysis of Libya’s transport sector aimed...

Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register

TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational...

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