Verumar - Revealing the Truth at Sea

Cameroon’s removal of Russian-linked vessels highlights the need for stronger maritime governance, transparency, and ship registry oversight to combat sanctions evasion and other illicit maritime activities. buff.ly/e9xk1AS

Uganda’s UPDF destroyed 5,780 illegal fishing nets worth Shs1.8 billion on Lake Kwania, strengthening enforcement to protect fish stocks, restore breeding grounds, and support sustainable fisheries and coastal livelihoods. buff.ly/H7bwbmA

A Republic Day lecture in Ghana called for stronger regional cooperation to tackle violent extremism and maritime insecurity, strengthening security across the Gulf of Guinea. buff.ly/EqBftpm

Former Ghana Navy Chief Vice Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu urged stronger regional cooperation, intelligence sharing, and maritime security to combat piracy and protect the Gulf of Guinea’s blue economy. buff.ly/k9ss1iC

The ITLOS ruling reinforces that freedom of navigation remains a cornerstone of international maritime law, while emphasizing that maritime security efforts must be grounded in clear legal standards and stronger international cooperation. buff.ly/CYNemlb

Sri Lanka is strengthening support for fishing communities in the Northern Province through a comprehensive strategy focused on sustainable fisheries management, maritime safety, and long-term livelihood protection. buff.ly/unh2INb

Belize has selected Satlink as the official electronic monitoring provider for its high-seas fishing fleet, advancing its commitment to sustainable fisheries management and improved ocean governance. buff.ly/9TRPPWl

Maritime insecurity continues to pose a significant threat to West Africa’s blue economy, with annual losses exceeding $500 million due to piracy, illegal fishing, increased insurance costs, naval deployments, and other security measures. buff.ly/MA09kio

The Our Ocean 2026 Conference in Kenya generated 320 commitments worth $6.4 billion, reinforcing global momentum for marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate action, maritime security, and blue economy development. buff.ly/mYthoE1

Uganda has intensified efforts to combat illegal fishing with the destruction of 5,780 prohibited fishing nets on Lake Kwania, reinforcing its commitment to protecting fish stocks and preserving critical breeding habitats. buff.ly/o1uiX0D

A surge in Somali piracy is raising new risks to maritime security in the Gulf of Aden, underscoring the need for stronger regional cooperation, secure shipping routes, and coordinated action against organized maritime crime. buff.ly/vMDyios

Nigeria is strengthening fisheries governance with a National Action Plan to combat IUU fishing, enhancing monitoring, enforcement, and regional cooperation to protect marine resources, coastal livelihoods, and the blue economy. buff.ly/hvfM9RT

West African nations seized 13 vessels during a joint operation against illegal fishing, highlighting how regional cooperation is strengthening maritime enforcement, protecting fish stocks, and supporting a sustainable blue economy. buff.ly/yrRI876

Cambodia is reducing illegal fishing through stronger enforcement, updated fisheries laws, and community education—helping restore fish stocks, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable fisheries. buff.ly/mR0XDut

Togo is modernizing its artisanal fisheries through stronger governance, coastal restoration, anti-IUU measures, and support for fishers to build a more sustainable sector. buff.ly/WoyCVjK

Gabon has ended its 18-year EU fishing agreement, seeking greater control of its marine resources and more local value from fisheries through domestic processing, job creation, and sustainable ocean management. buff.ly/z5yPrBc

Togo is advancing artisanal fisheries reforms through seasonal fishing closures, stronger governance, and action against illegal fishing to rebuild fish stocks, strengthen food security, and support coastal livelihoods. buff.ly/WoyCVjK

Uganda is strengthening enforcement against illegal fishing, with tougher penalties aimed at protecting juvenile fish, restoring fish stocks, and safeguarding the future of inland fisheries and coastal livelihoods. buff.ly/WWVEntg