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

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Global leaders pledge $6.4bn for ocean action

The 2026 Our Ocean Conference in Kenya saw 320 new commitments announced for ocean protection, including major pledges from the EU, World Bank, Canada, and host nation Kenya.

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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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Egypt gains first EU approval for farmed seafood exports

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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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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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Pictured: Assessing tilapia welfare using the FAI Tilapia Welfare App, which is included in the new Tilapia Hub.

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

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This initiative is part of the Action for the Strengthening of Agro-Food Ecosystems in Africa (AREA).

Bari and Ghana join forces for more innovative and sustainable aquaculture

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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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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

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

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

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