Gulf of Guinea

Rescue of stranded Ghanaian fishermen

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Seven Ghanaian fishermen survive two weeks adrift at sea

Seven fishermen aboard the canoe ‘Second Chance’ were stranded at sea for over a week after an outboard motor failure caused them to drift more than 120 nautical miles from the shore. The crew, who departed from Sekondi

Nigerian Navy and government intensify oil theft crackdown

21 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Navy recovers 132,000 litres of suspected stolen crude in Rivers

Operation Delta Sentinel has continued its aggressive campaign against illegal oil refining, theft, and smuggling in the Niger Delta. Throughout late 2026, the Nigerian Navy conducted numerous raids in the Okrika, Rivers

Nigeria transport and maritime infrastructure development

17 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Nigerian maritime leaders urge policy shifts and cybersecurity focus

Nigeria is addressing logistical and infrastructure challenges within its maritime and transport sectors. Industry experts have highlighted significant gaps in indigenous shipping capacity, noting that the country loses

Ghana fisheries and blue economy development

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ghana and Nigeria seek cooperation in fisheries management

Ghana is engaging in multiple international and bilateral efforts to strengthen its blue economy and fisheries management. On October 19, 2026, Ghana and Norway signed a five-year cooperation agreement under the Oceans

Coral reef rediscovery off Benin coast

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Benin coast reef rediscovered after 60 years of being labeled dead

Researchers have rediscovered a living mesophotic coral reef off the coast of Benin, an ecosystem previously presumed dead for approximately 60 years. The area was formerly categorized as a sterile underwater graveyard f