Africa

Madagascar’s Aquatic Allure for Moroccan Investors

As diplomatic ties between Morocco and Madagascar tighten, the island nation’s shrimp industry emerges as a tantalizing prospect for Moroccan investors. The inauguration of Madagascar’s embassy in...

Lagos Embraces Diversity in Shrimp Farming to Boost Aquaculture Sector

Lagos, Nigeria's economic powerhouse, is making significant strides in the aquaculture sector, with a particular focus on shrimp farming. The state government has ramped up efforts to...

Parasite Found in Moroccan Seafood Sparks Food Safety Alert

Morocco’s seafood exports have landed in troubled waters, with recent revelations from the European Food Safety System (RASFF) raising concerns over contamination. Central to this issue are...

The Soaring Price of Shrimp in Morocco

As the cost of living continues to rise in Morocco, fish prices have once again become a flashpoint of public frustration. Among the various types of seafood...

Madagascar Shrimp Fishermen Achieve Record Revenue in 2024

Shrimp fishermen in Madagascar have generated over seven billion ariary (USD 1.57 million) in revenue. The latest figures from the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy...

LAFA Calls for Reevaluation of Liberia’s Industrial Shrimp Trawl Plans

The Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association (LAFA) has raised concerns about the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority's (NaFAA) plan to develop Liberia’s industrial shrimp trawl fishery. LAFA warned...

Nigeria Boosts Shrimp Industry with Refurbished U.S. Boats

Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria has embarked on an initiative to bolster its marine sector with a dedicated ministerial portfolio, Marine and Blue...

Algerian Aquaculture Gets a USD 8 Million Boost

ESE Intec, an American company specializing in aquaculture solutions, has set its sights on Algeria. This decision not only marks a milestone in ESE Intec's global expansion,...

French-Tanzanian Trade Flourishes: Shrimp Among Top Export Performers

In the economic landscape between Tanzania and France, a noteworthy trend has emerged over the past five years with Tanzania's agricultural exports, including shrimp. Exaud Kigahe, the...

Shrimp Stocks in East Africa Threatened by Illegal Fishing

The coastal waters of Kenya, Tanzania, and Somalia are facing severe challenges due to illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing. This troubling trend has far-reaching impacts on...

Cameroon’s Efforts to Combat Illegal Fishing for Shrimp Export Recovery

Cameroon's shrimp industry has faced significant challenges due to the European Union's (EU) red card sanction, which has banned Cameroonian fishing products from the European market since...

Italian Shrimp Industry Calls for Resolution of Fishing Dispute in Libyan Waters

Maurizio Giacalone, the president of red shrimp producers organization Blue Sea, has addressed a pressing issue to the attention of Italian government officials. In a letter directed...

Liberia Takes Steps Towards Sustainable Shrimp Management

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has embarked on the development of a shrimp management plan. This initiative, supported by the World Bank under the Liberia...

Collaborative Efforts Yield Promising Results for African Shrimp

The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (IRSNB) and the Benin Fisheries and Oceanological Research Institute (IRHOB) have recently unveiled the outcomes of their joint endeavors. This...

Seafood Prices Surge Ahead of Ramadan, Prompting Consumer Outrage

In the lead-up to the holy month of Ramadan, fish prices in Morocco have seen a significant spike, igniting frustration among consumers. This surge in prices is...

African Nations Unite Against Child Labor in Aquaculture

The Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation Among African States Bordering the Atlantic (COMHAFAT) has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of child labor within the...

Shrimp Cargo Conceals Major Drug Seizure in Morocco

At the Tanger Med port, Moroccan security services and customs officials have uncovered a significant drug smuggling operation, with shrimp playing an unexpected role in the concealment...

Economic Growth Surges as Aquaculture Thrives in Mozambique

In Sofala, Mozambique, the aquaculture sector has emerged as a beacon of hope amidst challenges posed by the fish crisis and restrictions during closure periods. With a...

Ghanaian Fishermen Reap Benefits of Floodgates Dynamics

The periodic opening and closing of the Azizadzi floodgates in Ghana have inadvertently led to an unexpected bumper harvest of crabs and shrimps in the lagoons of...

Seychelles’ IDC Plans Black Tiger Prawn Production by Late 2024

Seychelles-based company, Island Development Company (IDC), owned by the Seychelles State, is gearing up for the production of black tiger prawns, with expectations of making the first...

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Madagascar’s Aquatic Allure for Moroccan Investors

As diplomatic ties between Morocco and Madagascar tighten, the island nation’s shrimp industry emerges...

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