The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a new report titled Review of African Inland Fisheries , urging governments, development partners, and the private sector to scale up investment in restoring aquatic habitats and integrating fisheries into broader water resource management . The review underscores that inland fisheries are not only vital for nutrition and food security but also for livelihoods, resilience, and social cohesion across the continent.

A Lifeline for Millions

The review estimates that around five million people in Africa are directly employed in inland fisheries, while an additional 10 million people —half of them women—depend on the sector through subsistence fishing and related activities. This makes inland fisheries one of the most significant

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