The Latest Seafood and Aquaculture News from Africa: Industry Insights and Trends

Africa

Egypt gains first EU approval for farmed seafood exports

Egypt’s food safety authority said the decision, due to be formally adopted in the third quarter of 2026, will give aquaculture producers access to the European market after meeting EU technical requi ...

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This initiative is part of the FishGov2 Project, funded by the European Union.

Sudan to strengthen food systems through sustainable aquatic resources

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Haggar Group was founded in South Sudan in 1904 and is now active in eight sectors across six African countries.

Investor Haggar enters aquaculture with key investment in Kenyan tilapia producer

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Honourable Davis Marapira, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, officially launching the strategy.

Zimbabwe launches tilapia marketing strategy to support aquaculture growth

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A market trader receives a delivery of tilapia from Victory Farms.

Tilapia producer Victory Group secures $15m follow-on investment from AgDevCo

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Ghana launches Africa’s first Blue Food Innovation Hub and opens startup accelerator

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This initiative is running from April 7 to 17.

Women in Ocean Food brings together 11 women-led startups in Tanzania

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The dhow is a traditional sailing vessel originating from the Arab region, East Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.

Norway assists Kenya in addressing its 450,000-metric-ton fish deficit

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The Nueva Pescanova Group has been operating in Namibia for more than 35 years.

Pescanova's fleet in Namibia renews its FISH Standard for Crew certification

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Mvuvi Group, Lake Cahora Bassa, Mozambique.

First close of Aqua-Spark Africa fund at USD 48 million

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The new plant will increase production capacity from 24,000 metric tons to 45,000 metric tons.

Skretting opens new aquafeed plant in Nairobi

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Project ReCon protects artisanal fishermen and brings a proven solution for marine debris to the Somali coastline, the longest in continental Africa, and a key area due to its geography, oceanographic conditions, and proximity to tropical tuna fishing areas.

Satlink's end-of-life fishing gear project arrives in Somalia

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New leadership confirmed for World Aquaculture Society in Africa

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The World Bank Group is supporting Morocco in building a climate-resilient Blue Economy.

Morocco bets on aquaculture as a new engine for sustainable growth

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Winners of the pitching competition at BlueInvest Africa 2025, held in Togo.

BlueInvest Africa 2026 seeks blue economy entrepreneurs

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The signing ceremony was attended by senior Liberian officials, EU representatives, and development partners.

EU donates €25M to strengthen artisanal fisheries in Liberia

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Namibian hake fishery secures second MSC certification

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Fresh catch on display on the counter at the fish souk market in the old town medina in Tangiers Tangier, Morocco.

Morocco strengthens its digital fisheries strategy

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Africa

Africa

Egypt gains first EU approval for farmed seafood exports

Sudan to strengthen food systems through sustainable aquatic resources

Investor Haggar enters aquaculture with key investment in Kenyan tilapia producer

Zimbabwe launches tilapia marketing strategy to support aquaculture growth

Tilapia producer Victory Group secures $15m follow-on investment from AgDevCo

Ghana launches Africa’s first Blue Food Innovation Hub and opens startup accelerator

Women in Ocean Food brings together 11 women-led startups in Tanzania

Norway assists Kenya in addressing its 450,000-metric-ton fish deficit

Pescanova's fleet in Namibia renews its FISH Standard for Crew certification

First close of Aqua-Spark Africa fund at USD 48 million

Skretting opens new aquafeed plant in Nairobi

Satlink's end-of-life fishing gear project arrives in Somalia

New leadership confirmed for World Aquaculture Society in Africa

Morocco bets on aquaculture as a new engine for sustainable growth

BlueInvest Africa 2026 seeks blue economy entrepreneurs

EU donates €25M to strengthen artisanal fisheries in Liberia

Namibian hake fishery secures second MSC certification

Morocco strengthens its digital fisheries strategy

Norway collaborates with Mozambique on sustainable green mussel production

Ace Aquatec to install its first humane stunning system in Africa

Egypt renews WorldFish hosting agreement for another 25 years

New virtual tour makes the case for investment in aquatic value chains

WorldFish and Côte d’Ivoire to partner on regional innovation hub for aquatic foods

Farmed fish in Europe could threaten food security in Senegal, study warns