Jun 20, 2026

The 11th Our Ocean Conference, held in Mombasa, Kenya, concluded on Thursday with a call for African countries to accelerate fisheries transparency reforms as part of efforts to strengthen ocean governance, combat illegal fishing and protect the livelihoods of millions in coastal communities.

Held in Africa for the first time, the gathering provided a platform for governments, conservation groups and maritime stakeholders to highlight the growing role of transparency, technology and international cooperation in safeguarding marine resources.

Participants applauded countries such as Ghana and Cameroon for embedding transparency and accountability measures into national and regional fisheries policies.

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