Traders in Lagos report that stockfish heads have become increasingly scarce in recent months, resulting in significant price increases across local markets. This scarcity has fueled heightened demand for the product, according to sources from the market.

Authorities in Cape Town have arrested two suspects after intercepting a vehicle that was transporting 743 units of illegally harvested abalone. This operation marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against marine poaching in the region.

The secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has stated that recent anti-migrant violence poses a threat to Africa's integration efforts. This violence contradicts the objectives of the continental trade pact, which aims to enhance economic cooperation and integration among African nations, according to TimesLIVE.

According to Uganda Business News, the ongoing global geoeconomic volatility, influenced by the second Donald Trump presidency and conflicts in the Middle East, has accelerated China's shift in trade and investment strategies in Africa, which began in 2019. This shift, centered in Hunan Province, has led to the development of the "Hunan Model" as a more sustainable alternative to the previous "Angola Model" focused on infrastructure and resource extraction.

At least 20 people have drowned after a boat carrying students returning from exams sank in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Witnesses reported that the vessel may have been overloaded, carrying more than 200 passengers at the time of the incident.

According to Captain Ladi Olubowale, the former President of the Shipowners Association, Nigerian seafarers are essential national assets that play a critical role in the country's economic growth. He emphasizes their importance in enhancing the maritime sector and contributing to overall development.