January 22
Liberia: Liberia Retains Crown As World's Largest Shipping Registry
Liberian Observer
Liberia has once again consolidated its position as the world's largest shipping registry, marking the third consecutive year the country has held the global maritime mantle and… Read more »
Sudan: River Navigation Between Sudan and Egypt Resumed After Six Years
SNA
River navigation between Sudan and Egypt resumed on Tuesday after a six-year suspension, the Nile Valley River Navigation Authority announced. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Widens Competitive Edge in Global Maritime Space, Retains World's Top Flag State Position
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has further consolidated its dominance in the global maritime sector, retaining its position as the world's largest shipping registry for the third consecutive year and… Read more »
East Africa: Govt Strengthens Lake Victoria Security to Combat Smuggling, Protect Livelihoods
Capital FM
The government of Kenya has stepped up security measures along Lake Victoria to combat smuggling and protect the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake. Read more »
January 20
South Africa: From Thriving to Idle - A Fishing Family's Tale of Change in Kalk Bay
Daily Maverick
A conversation about fishing boats that can't go to sea, reading the ocean and the changing nature of fishing. Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Beyond Banning Wooden Canoes [editorial]
This Day
To reduce the growing number of accidents on our waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged state governments across the federation to invest… Read more »
January 17
Ethiopia: Trump Offers to Restart GERD Mediation
Addis Standard
US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States–led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam… Read more »
January 15
Africa: Global Power Struggles Over the Ocean's Finite Resources Call for Creative Diplomacy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of billions of people. As global… Read more »
January 05
Tanzania: Beware of High Waves, Strong Winds, Tasac Alerts Marine Vehicles, Seafarers
Daily News
THE Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has cautioned fishermen and water transport operators to take precautions against strong winds and high waves in the Indian Ocean… Read more »
Uganda: Silent Crisis - Uganda's Rising Lake Nalubale (Victoria) Water Levels
Independent (Kampala)
The water levels of Lake Victoria - that the locals call Lake Nalubale - have risen dramatically in recent years, displacing communities, destroying livelihoods, and causing… Read more »
South Africa: Department Gives Update On West Coast Red Tide
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Accident - Lawan Mourns Victims, Calls for Improved Water Safety in Yobe
Leadership
Former Senate President and senator representing Yobe North Senatorial District, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed shock and sorrow over a fatal boat accident in Garbi Ward, Nguru local… Read more »
December 30, 2025
Nigeria: Nimasa DG Felicitates With Stakeholders At Yuletide
This Day
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated with stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Liberia: Lafa Honors Nafaa DG for Contributions to Fishing Industry
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association (LAFA) has honored the Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe, with a certificate… Read more »
