Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declared his nation’s ambition to become the commercial gateway to the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, positioning the country as a central hub for regional trade and investment.
Safety concerns have resurfaced in one of the world’s most strategic shipping routes, after Somali pirates last week hijacked a Malta-flagged products tanker off the Horn of Africa coast.
The Union of Comoros has launched a US$137 million maritime corridor and regional trade facilitation project, financed by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has strengthened its maritime capacity development drive through a partnership with the government of Indonesia, resulting in successful training of instructors and assessors from member states.
African maritime bodies have been urged to strengthen collaboration to effectively tackle safety, security and environmental challenges facing the continent’s shipping sector.
Nigeria has earned recognition for its robust maritime safety frameworks and advanced security facilities, demonstrating a high level of preparedness and innovation.
The five-year alliance positions the maritime sector as a key entryway to Africa’s blue economy, sector growth and youth employment. by Blue Africa News Recognizing
The regional Centre will come in handy in chart validation, data distribution and capacity development for electronic navigational charts, which are vital tools that reinforce
