West Africa: Fish-Drained Senegal to Exploit Liberian Waters Through New Agreement With Government

Monrovia — Senegal, a country running out of fish in its waters, has signed a five-year agreement with the Government of Liberia to exploit Liberian territorial waters and in return provide training and support to local fisherman and the fishing industry.

The deal was signed in Dakar, Senegal on January 22, 2019. Ms. Emma Metieh Glassco, Director General of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority signed on behalf of Liberia while Senegal's Minister of Fisheries Mr. Oumar Guèye signed for his country.

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