# Food sovereignty and processing initiatives in Casamance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/food-sovereignty-and-processing-initiatives-in-casamance
> Updated: 2026-10-21T23:57:20.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Efforts to enhance food sovereignty and reduce production losses in Senegal’s Casamance region have progressed through both agricultural and maritime initiatives.

In Ziguinchor, the ‘Salouma’ project, led by the World Food Programme, recently concluded a 30-day training program for 30 young people. This initiative aims to establish a Post-Harvest Loss Management Unit to convert agricultural waste into employment opportunities and strengthen community autonomy.

Simultaneously, the ‘Anaré Difal’ project has launched the construction of three modern fish processing units in Mangacounda, Baghagha, and Fanda. Funded by Japan and implemented by the FAO in partnership with the Senegalese Ministry of Fisheries, these facilities are designed to improve working conditions for women, reduce post-capture losses, and increase local incomes within the artisanal fishing sector.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Senegal launches three fish processing units in Casamance

Senegal has begun construction on three modern fish processing units in Ziguinchor and Sédhiou to support women in the fishing sector and reduce post-capture losses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-launches-three-fish-processing-units-in-casamance

### 2026-10-11: Ziguinchor youth complete training to combat food waste

Thirty young people in Ziguinchor, mostly women, have completed training to manage post-harvest losses and create jobs through a new specialized unit in the Casamance region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ziguinchor-youth-complete-training-to-combat-food-waste

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