Samira Abdi Aden | ENACT Africa

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Stolen seas: Somalia’s struggle with illegal fishing

Weak institutions, limited naval capacity and corrupt licensing systems have allowed foreign fleets unfettered access to Somalia's resource-rich waters.

20 / 01 / 2026 by Halkano Wario & Samira Aden Abdi

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Türkiye throws Somalia a lifeline to catch illegal fishers

A maritime deal between the countries could help build Somalia’s naval capacity to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

12 / 02 / 2025 by Halkano Wario & Samira Aden Abdi

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