EU ends fishing pact with Senegal over disputes on illegal fishing and depleted fish stocks.

The European Union (EU) will end its fishing agreement with Senegal, effective when the current deal expires. Senegal was labeled a "non-cooperating country" in fighting illegal fishing. The agreement's end follows criticism from Senegalese who argue that foreign trawlers have depleted local fish stocks. The EU claims their impact is minimal, with catches representing less than 1% of total catches in Senegalese waters. This affects 18 Spanish and French vessels and impacts Senegal's fishing sector, a key part of the economy that employs about 600,000 people.

November 12, 2024
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