Africa: New International Accord to Tackle Illegal Fishing

United Nations — A new international accord to tackle illegal and under-reported fishing will come into force on June 5.

Under the Port States Measures Agreement (PSMA) governments will be required to inspect foreign fishing vessels that dock in their ports.

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