IUU in Focus - January 2023

U.S. Africa Command highlights illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; its effects on the continent; and our actions with partners to limit its presence.

By Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Meaney , U.S. Africa Command Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Jan 24, 2023

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United States Africa Command

IUU in Focus - January 2023

U.S. Africa Command highlights illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; its effects on the continent; and our actions with partners to limit its presence.