Senegal faces a loss estimated at 150 billion CFA francs per year due to illegal fishing. According to the latest report from the Directorate of Maritime Fisheries, maritime fishing landings for the year 2019 amounted to 533,479 tonnes, for a commercial value of 272.602 billion FCfa. The economic impact of illegal fishing therefore constitutes a real threat to this vital sector.
According to the newspaper Le Soleil, “in 2023, the Senegalese authorities intensified controls with 1,326 boats inspected, including 1,053 under the Senegalese flag. The rest, 273 boats, represented foreign boats, some of which were boarded. » Among the nations most involved, Spain stands out with 121 boats checked, followed by China (56), Guinea-Bissau (23), Italy (20), and Gambia (18) . Other countries such as Mauritania, Guinea Conakry, France and Panama saw boats checked in smaller numbers, 8, 5, 2 and 4 respectively.
The authorities say they are continuing their surveillance and control efforts to limit losses and protect the country’s fishing resources.
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