{
  "id": 13704336,
  "title": "African Experts meet in Senegal to discuss aquaculture’s role in development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/african-experts-meet-in-senegal-to-discuss-aquacultures-role-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/africa/african-experts-senegal/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A high-level meeting in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, from October 7-8, 2026, gathered African experts to discuss the role of aquaculture in the continent’s development. Organized by RAFAQUA and RAFISMER under the auspices of ATLAFCO, the conference aimed to assess aquaculture’s potential in fostering inclusive growth, sustainable development, and job creation in Africa. ATLAFCO, an organization representing 22 member states, along with the CSRP, Portugal’s AIR Centre, and OMPDA, supported the workshop. Executives, government officials, and researchers from the participating countries shared experiences and highlighted the need for collaboration to create a competitive, profitable, and equitable aquaculture sector. Senegal’s Minister of Fisheries and the Maritime Economy emphasized the importance of transitioning to fish farming to counter declining fish catches and support food security, job creation, and income generation. The conference concluded with a call for concerted efforts among policymakers, research institutions, the private sector, and development partners to facilitate the transition and secure investments for sustainable aquaculture development across Africa.",
  "summary": "Story by Doreen Ampofo A high-level meeting to assess the contribution of aquaculture to Africa’s development has been held in Senegal’s capital Dakar. Held from October 7 to 8, 2026, the meeting was jointly organized by the African Network of Institutions for Aquaculture Development and Promotion (RAFAQUA) and the African Network of Fisheries Research and […]",
  "key_points": [
    "RAFAQUA, RAFISMER, ATLAFCO, CSRP, and OMPDA organized the conference.",
    "Senegal's Minister stressed transitioning to fish farming for food security and job creation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}