The video, issued by One Earth Future’s Stable Seas, looks at the criminal activities that have historically taken place in the Gulf of Guinea and the recent strides being made in combating those illegalities.
At the centre of efforts, the ‘Yaounde Code of Conduct’ brings together signatory nations from West and Central Africa with an intention to cooperate to the fullest possible extent in the repression of transnational organized crime in the maritime domain, maritime terrorism, illegal fishing, and other illegal activities.
Wile in certain zones, the Code has been successful, more support is needed to improve maritime security infrastructure and coordination efforts across the region.