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

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The fourth edition of the EU-backed blue economy forum will take place on 2-3 November.

BlueInvest Africa 2026 opens registration as 25 startups prepare to pitch

The selected blue economy projects were chosen from hundreds of applications spanning 38 African countries and will pitch to investors in Cape Town, South Africa this November.

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Cheick Fantamady Kanté, World Bank Group Division Director for Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea.

USD 60 million to strengthen aquaculture and poultry value chains in Congo

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Aerial view of Olkaria geothermal fields in Kenia.

New aquafeed plant to be built in green energy park in Kenya

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Pictured: Dr Wendy Sealey and Dr Foluke Areola, who was inaugurated as WAS President during the World Aquaculture Singapore 2026 conference.

Foluke Areola takes over as World Aquaculture Society president

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Aerial view of the White Nile River as it flows through Juba, capital of South Sudan.

South Sudan could be a fish-exporting country by 2027

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Aquaculture Driving Blue Transformation is the theme of the forthcoming conference World Aquaculture 2026 in Tanzania.

Tanzania launches World Aquaculture 2026 conference

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The agreement was formalised in Copenhagen.

New agreement to develop Algeria's first integrated aquaculture ecosystem

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male fisherman floats on a wooden boat in the ocean, Wooden boat on the waves of the ocean, fisherman, Coast of Mombasa, Kenya, ocean, clouds, coast

Global leaders pledge $6.4bn for ocean action

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It will become the most modern fishing vessel operating in Namibia.

Nueva Pescanova Group brings a new freezer trawler into its Namibian fleet

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WorldFish and LFRPDA representatives during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement in Egypt.

Egypt aims to expand renewable energy for aquaculture

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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 main reproductive period is between December and April.

Spanish initiative boosts sustainable oyster farming in Benin

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This project is part of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.

Ghana and Denmark partner to establish Africa's first waste-to-protein facility

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BlueInvest Africa 2026 opens registration as 25 startups prepare to pitch

USD 60 million to strengthen aquaculture and poultry value chains in Congo

New aquafeed plant to be built in green energy park in Kenya

Foluke Areola takes over as World Aquaculture Society president

South Sudan could be a fish-exporting country by 2027

Tanzania launches World Aquaculture 2026 conference

New agreement to develop Algeria's first integrated aquaculture ecosystem

Global leaders pledge $6.4bn for ocean action

Nueva Pescanova Group brings a new freezer trawler into its Namibian fleet

Egypt aims to expand renewable energy for aquaculture

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

Spanish initiative boosts sustainable oyster farming in Benin

Ghana and Denmark partner to establish Africa's first waste-to-protein facility

Tilapia Hub launched to support welfare standards in the world’s second-largest farmed fish sector

Bari and Ghana join forces for more innovative and sustainable aquaculture

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