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

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Aerial view of Olkaria geothermal fields in Kenia.

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

Maxim Agri & Samakgro noted that the operational efficiencies achieved at that location will allow it to offer more affordable feed to fish farmers.

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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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Tilapia fish

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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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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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

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

New leadership confirmed for World Aquaculture Society in Africa

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

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

BlueInvest Africa 2026 seeks blue economy entrepreneurs

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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