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Our ocean, communities not for sale – Fishers
Our ocean, communities and our sociocultural wellbeing are not for sale. This statement formed part of the declarations made by FishNet Alliance, a network of fishers across the coast of Africa, at the close of its General Assembly and Conference held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Durban, South Africa. Themed: “Ocean, Extractivism and Renewable Energy”, the gathering was attended by members of the Alliance from South Africa, Senegal, Togo, Nigeria, Mozambique, including new members from Uganda, South Sudan and Cameroon as well as Oilwatch Africa and Oilwatch International members and allies from 20 countries. “We denounce and reject any form of grabbing of our waters for the production of so-called green hydrogen,” submitted the fishers, adding that all deltas and protected areas in Africa must be declared no-mining and no-exploitation zones. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 14:54
Uganda: Army to Replace Fishing Enforcement Officers
Wakiso — State minister for Fisheries Zurubabel Nyiira Mijumbi has said UPDF officers will replace law enforcement officers in fighting illegal fishing. “We are going to recruit UPDF officers to replace these lazy law enforcement officers to carry out operations in fighting illegal fishing in the country as it is in Naads now,” Mr Nyiira said last week. He made the remarks while addressing stakeholders during the annual review and planning workshop on fisheries in Kajjansi, Wakiso District, last week. Read the rest here 10:59
