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Ministry of Transport of Angola

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    • Secretary of State for the Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors – Rui Paulo de Andrade Teles Carreira
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Source: Ministry of Transport of Angola |

Angolan Government Launches Tender for Concession of Passenger and Cargo Terminals in the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo

Within 40 working days after the publication of the public tender notice in Jornal de Angola, investors interested in developing and optimizing the operation of these public assets can submit their proposals

The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Experts Adopt Roadmap and recommend that Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) maintain its Leadership in the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing

Member States are asked, among other things, to ensure inter-institutional coordination in the fight against IUU fishing, to designate a lead institution for the management of the blue economy and to pool their resources in the fight against IUU fishing

The fourth Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Maritime Stakeholders Meeting on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing was held in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, from 18 to 20 March 2025. The objective of the meeting was to develop a regional cooperation framework to combat IUU fishing and…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) experts meet in Abidjan to propose a regional action plan against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in west Africa

The work of this meeting was officially launched by H.E. Mr. Sidi Tiémoko TOURE, Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources of Côte d’Ivoire

“Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains widespread in our region, causing an estimated loss of more than $2 billion per year, which has a negative impact on the livelihoods and security of our countries.” This was the statement of Ambassador Abdel-Fatau MUSAH, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security,…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Issue of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing in West Africa will soon be discussed by Experts from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Member States in Abidjan

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major scourge that undermines stock management efforts, exacerbates overfishing, destroys marine habitats, and degrades the coastal environment

Experts from ECOWAS Member States and Commission, as well as regional organizations dealing with environmental and fisheries issues, are meeting from 18 to 21 March 2025 in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, to discuss the issue of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) in West Africa. Initiated by the ECOWAS…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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DIG Shatrujeet Singh calls on Minister Radegonde during his tour of the Indian Ocean Region

Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in the field of Maritime Security

On Thursday 13 March 2025, DIG Shatrujeet Singh, Commanding Officer of the Indian Coast Guard Ship, Saksham paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, as part of his tour to countries in the Indian Ocean. Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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4th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting Concludes Successfully in Cabo Verde

During the meeting, participants engaged in intense discussions and deliberations on key maritime security issues

The 4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting concluded on Thursday 27 February, bringing to a close three days of deliberations on maritime security issues in the West African region. The meeting organised by the ECOWAS Regional Security Division (Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security – ECOWAS)…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles and Norway discuss common challenges and focus on opportunities to enhance collaboration

The two diplomats also touched on the recent elections for the African Union Commission

Maritime Security and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index were some of the key points discussed during a courtesy call between the Minister for Foreign and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, and the Ambassador of Norway to the Seychelles, H.E Mr Gunnar Andreas Holm, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Tuesday 25th February 2025.…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles assumes Chairpersonship of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA)

As CGIMA Chair, Seychelles will prioritise engagement, collaboration, and transparency within key regional and global mechanisms, including the Djibouti Code of Conduct and the Indian Ocean Commission

The Republic of Seychelles has officially assumed the Chairpersonship of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA) from the Republic of Kenya in a formal handover ceremony held at Eden Bleu Hotel, Mahé, Seychelles, on 18th February 2025. Seychelles and Kenya formalised the handover of the CGIMA Chairpersonship through their…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana

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President Mahama engages United States African Command (USAFRICOM) Commander at Munich Security Conference

Key topics discussed included the establishment of a bilateral agreement for joint maritime patrols, an initiative to safeguard Ghana’s coastal waters, and to combat illegal fishing and piracy

President John Mahama held bilateral meetings on Thursday, the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The meetings focused on enhancing regional security cooperation and investment opportunities in Ghana. One of the highlights of the day was a meeting with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the United States African Command…

Lagos Free Zone (LFZ)

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    • L-R: Principal Country Director, International Finance Corporation(IFC), Christian Mulamula; Regional Director, Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa, IFC, Dahlia Khalifa; Regional Vice President, Africa, IFC, Sergio Pimenta; Chief Executive, Tolaram, Haresh Aswani; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lagos Free Zone(LFZ), Adesuwa Ladoja and Director, Finance and Operations, LFZ, Ashish Khemka during the official signing ceremony of IFC Investment in Lagos Free Zone held in Lagos
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International Finance Corporation (IFC) Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria

The funds will support the first phase of the 860-hectare Lagos Free Zone, focusing on land development, industrial facilities, and logistics infrastructure

IFC has announced an equity investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone (www.LagosFreeZone.com) Company to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deepsea port-based, private special economic zone, the Lagos Free Zone. This investment is designed to address critical infrastructure gaps, attract local and global businesses,…

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