China’s growing integration in Africa’s maritime infrastructure presents opportunities and risks, requiring strategic management by African governments to preserve autonomy, diversify partnerships, and advance the public interest. Africa occupies a critical geostrategic position along global maritime corridors connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For China, access to these routes is both an economic and strategic…
EDITORIAL | Bandari Maritime Academy must protect expertise through careful succession planning Bandari Maritime Academy. PHOTO/FILE. The recent leadership changes at Bandari Maritime Academy, culminating in the departure of Mr Titus Musyoka Kilonzi as Deputy Director of Maritime Education and Training (MET), have understandably generated concern within Kenya’s maritime fraternity and among regional stakeholders. While…
Introduction The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), invites submissions for the third edition of the AU Journal on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD). As a flagship platform for policy-relevant research and dialogue, the Journal contributes to advancing knowledge and strengthening peacebuilding practice across the continent. Building…
The Sea Empowerment and Research Center, SEREC, has warned that African maritime nations face heightened economic and security challenge due to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The Centre highlights the far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies across the African Union economies considered to be particularly vulnerable. In the communiqué signed by Head…
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance’s second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024. The appointment was confirmed at the Ninth Meeting of the…
Addis Abeba — The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), convened in Addis Abeba from 11 to 15 February 2026, occurred at a moment when the continent’s developmental aspirations were in direct collision with a fracturing global order. While the summit’s official theme, ‘Water…
The “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” is charting a course into the digital future. From the lush, green coastlines of sugarcane fields, to the bustling financial centre of Port Louis, Mauritius, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” is charting a bold course into the digital future. As Africa’s most competitive, high-income economy, this multicultural island nation,…
Maritime issues are on the African Union’s radar, but member states must push for a shift from ambition to action. As the African Union’s (AU) Decade of African Seas and Oceans draws to a close, the continent’s leaders should commit to a clear strategy that measures up to current and emerging maritime security threats. In…
Bandari Maritime Academy is Kenya’s premier training institution for maritime courses. PHOTO/UGC. By ANDREW MWANGURA [email protected] Kenya, a country blessed with over 500 kilometres of coastline and ambitious plans for a thriving blue economy, has long ignored the urgent need to reform its maritime education system. The recent unrest within our Maritime Education and Training…
A ship at Mombasa Port. PHOTO/FILE By ANDREW MWANGURA [email protected] The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade, is grappling with a looming crisis: an acute shortage of skilled seafarers. This challenge presents Africa with a unique opportunity to redefine its role in the global maritime workforce. However, the road to leadership demands a deliberate…
