Maritime disputes and disputed seabed resources in the African Continent

Khalfaoui, Anna; Yiallourides, Constantinos

doi:10.4324/9780429450891-38

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“…A maritime boundary dispute is a conflict between two states when at least one of the state's claims part of the territory (Kadaji et al 2020) [26] . Dormant, overlapping maritime boundary claims are becoming actively disputed along Africa's coast as countries' marine natural resource exploitation increases in importance (Khalfaoui and [28][29][30][31][32] . Raising awareness about marine pollution and impacts might increase motivation for behavior change, increasing the degree to which Somali people value and protect coastal ecosystems and their fisheries (Kelly et al 2021, Aurelio et al 2022) [33,34] .…”

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The Mogadishu fish market during inclement, seasonal weather: Function and problems constraining benefits to the local community

Perry,

Aden

2023

Int. J. Fish. Aquat. Stud.

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Somalia's vast coastline in mainland Africa offers rich marine resources, yet unemployment remains high, underscoring the significance of the Xamarweyne fish market in Mogadishu. This market serves the community by providing sustenance and income. To enhance its impact, we examined the market's function and economics, gathering data for 36 days between July and September 2022. Interviews with sellers and fishers revealed limitations in harvesting larger offshore fish due to equipment constraints and risks. Refrigeration scarcity led to daily markets with limited awareness of daily availability. Additionally, shellfish were available but not sold at the market. To address these challenges, we propose improvements in physical infrastructure, government policies, and the formation of a fish-related cooperative. Investment in infrastructure, government support for regulations and equipment, and cooperative organization could elevate the market's contribution to the community while fostering regional economic growth.

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The Mogadishu fish market during inclement, seasonal weather: Function and problems constraining benefits to the local community

Perry,

Aden

2023

Int. J. Fish. Aquat. Stud.

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“…Several African states have initiated joint exploitation arrangements which are mainly driven by consideration for offshore hydrocarbons deposits (Biang, 2010;Khalfaoui & Yiallourides, 2019;Wifa et al, 2017). There is less emphasis on shared fisheries resources, yet they can generate cooperation and strengthen bilateral relationships (Franckx, 2012;Zang, 2018).…”

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“…Dormant, overlapping maritime boundary claims have become more actively disputed along Africa's coast, following countries' growing interest in exploiting marine natural resources (Khalfaoui & Yiallourides, 2019;Okonkwo, 2017;Osman, 2018;Walker, 2015;Edmond et al, 2019). The demand for countries to reconcile socio-economic, environmental and security interests is also growing, particularly within and around shared maritime domains (Alhassan, 2019;Ali & Tsamenyi, 2013;Majinge, 2012;Okafor-Yarwood, 2015;Okonkwo, 2017).…”

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Joint management of shared resources as an alternative approach for addressing maritime boundary disputes: the Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute

Kadagi

Okafor‐Yarwood

Glaser

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Journal of the Indian Ocean Region

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Socioeconomic security has motivated African states to explore natural resources in areas of overlapping maritime claims. However, Africa's maritime boundaries are characterized by unresolved disputes. Resolution of these disputes is timeconsuming, expensive and can undermine the state's ability to exploit natural resources. The Somalia and Kenya maritime dispute under litigation with the International Court of Justice demonstrates the continental commitment to peaceful resolution. Citing cases from across Africa, we discuss outright delimitation or Joint Management Zones (JMZs) as means to address disputes over shared resources, particularly transboundary fisheries, which have received little attention. Reframing the Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute resolution process as cooperation over fisheries management will have spill-over effects into greater diplomatic relations. Fish do not abide by maritime boundaries. As such, we posit that the peaceful resolution of maritime boundary disputes lies in Africa's ability to consider settlements by way of JMZs to motivate sustainable use of natural resources.

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Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea)

Bădescu

2023

Global Encyclopedia of Territorial Rights

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Maritime disputes and disputed seabed resources in the African Continent

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The Mogadishu fish market during inclement, seasonal weather: Function and problems constraining benefits to the local community

The Mogadishu fish market during inclement, seasonal weather: Function and problems constraining benefits to the local community

Joint management of shared resources as an alternative approach for addressing maritime boundary disputes: the Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute

Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea)

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