Colonial-Era Borders Create Conflict in Africa’s Oceans – How to Resolve Them - defenceWeb

Charting a Sustainable Course for Africa’s Oceans

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Colonial-era borders create conflict in Africa’s oceans – how to resolve them - defenceWeb

Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries – including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing – play a crucial role in developing these nations. Key to harnessing these resources are Africa’s maritime boundaries – lines on a map showing the legal divisions of the ocean between neighbouring coastal states. Some of these boundaries were created by colonial powers and kept after independence. Their purpos…