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African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
Source: African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) |

Press release on the death of nearly 25 migrants off the coast of the Union of the Comoros

The Commission is all the more alarmed because this is the third tragedy in recent months to have occurred in the same area and under similar conditions

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) has learned with deep regret of the death of nearly 25 migrants, including women and children, following the sinking of their boat between the archipelago of the Comoros and the island of Mayotte, which they were trying to reach via…

EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC)

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Source: EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) |

29th Conference of the Parties (COP29): The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce to host a panel discussion on Access to Finance & Sustainability at the Côte d'Ivoire Pavilion on 14th November at 3:30pm

The Baku panel will explore avenues for sustainable growth in African maritime with participation from leaders across banking, public policy, and sustainability sectors

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (https://EU-Africa-Chamber.org/) is pleased to announce a panel discussion entitled "Access to Finance & Sustainability: A Call to Action for Resilient Growth in Africa," taking place at COP 29 in Baku, and hosted at the Côte d'Ivoire Pavilion with the presence of HEM Jaqcues Konan…

Lagos Free Zone (LFZ)

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    • L-R: Managing Director, Lansal, Todd Rives: Director, Ocean Network Express (Nigeria) Limited, Stefan Pedersen: Chief Executive Officer, Lagos Free Zone, Adesuwa Ladoja; Chief Executive Officer, Lekki Freeport Terminal, Christophe Cassang; Managing Director, Lekki Port, Du Ruogang and Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Shipping Lines Nigeria Limited, Rex Wang during the arrival ceremony of EA Centaurus and berth of COSCO Shipping, ZIM and ONE services at Lekki Port on Friday
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Lekki Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, Lagos Free Zone Launch COSCO Shipping, Ocean Network Express (ONE) & ZIM Lines Services

The launch of the services was signaled by the arrival of the E A Centaurus at Lekki Deep Sea Port on Friday, November 8, 2024

In what could be described as a major boost to the Nigerian maritime sector and international trade, the management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal, and the Lagos Free Zone (https://LagosFreeZone.com) have launched the COSCO, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and ZIM alliance services at Lekki Deep…

African Energy Chamber

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    • African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Cross-Continental, Regional Collaboration Key to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
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Source: African Energy Chamber |

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Cross-Continental, Regional Collaboration Key to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions

Cross-continental and regional collaboration is essential to mitigate supply chain disruptions impacting Africa’s trade routes, as highlighted by industry leaders during an Africa Global Logistics sponsored session at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024

Most of Africa's trade is carried out via sea routes. Geopolitical conflicts, however, including the war in Ukraine and attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the red sea, have caused detours and delays, impacting on maritime trade to and from Africa. This new wave of disruption follows the unprecedented global…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Regional Training Workshop on Capacity Building for Environmental Officials from Regional Fisheries Commission of the Gulf of Guinea (COREP) Member States in Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS)

The training was a great success in increasing the capacity of environmental officials to implement MCS practices

Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, hosted a regional training session from October 21–23, 2024, with the goal of enhancing the Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance MCS capabilities of environmental officials from member states of the Regional Fisheries Commission of the Gulf of Guinea (COREP). This workshop was organised by AU-IBAR in…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Liberia Maritime Authority Commissioner Lighe

Cllr. Lighe expressed his willingness to work with China to promote China-Liberia maritime cooperation and deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries

On October 18, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., The Commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority. The two sides exchanged views on practical cooperation between China and Liberia, especially maritime cooperation. Yin said that China will implement the maritime cooperation documents signed by the…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Fisheries Governance and its Challenges in West Africa: The Case of Ille-gal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing

The general objective of this meeting is to promote regional cooperation in the fight against IUU fishing, with a view to promoting the practice of sustainable fishing that is mindful of the preservation of marine ecosystems

As part of the implementation of the recommendation made during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS on the need to “promote a framework for regional cooperation in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing”, CRESMAO organized from October 14 to…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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President El-Sisi Meets the Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority

The discussion tackled ongoing efforts to establish a global hub for ship repair and maintenance, in partnership with major international companies

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, Admiral Ossama Rabiee, and CEO of South Red Sea Shipyard Company, Mr. Mostafa El-Degeishy. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said President El-Sisi was briefed on the developments in the navigation…

State House Sierra Leone
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President Julius Maada Bio Embarks on Harvesting, Encourages Citizens to Embrace Agriculture

While actively participating in the harvesting of fish, President Bio emphasized the importance of fish farming for all Sierra Leoneans, encouraging even small-scale investments in the sector

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has successfully harvested 7 tonnes of fish and various agricultural produce from his farm in Mafintha. This harvesting exercise aims to demonstrate the President’s commitment to leadership by example as he works diligently towards achieving the country’s Food Security Agenda. While actively participating…

Webb Fontaine

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Africa's Trade Transformation: The Power of Technology for Sustainability (By Arnaud Bouraima)

Digitising processes to create efficiencies, using new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), reduces the time spent on clearance of goods, for both customs brokers and administrators

By Arnaud Bouraima, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Webb Fontaine (https://WebbFontaine.com/).  In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, sustainable trade practices and supply chains have the potential to radically transform Africa’s economic…