MONROVIA— Liberia and the European Union (EU) have signed a €25 million grant financing agreement aimed at strengthening the fisheries value chain, improving livelihoods, and enhancing food security across the country’s nine coastal counties. Stressing the nature of the new fisheries project, he declared: “This is not about bringing cartons of fish. EU Ambassador Nona Deprez reaffirmed the EU’s commitment, saying the initiative aligns with Liberia’s ARREST Agenda, national fisheries policies, and the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. Support will enhance the Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association and the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences at the University of Liberia. The conference will signal that Liberia’s fisheries sector is organized, transparent and open for responsible investment.

Source: Front Page Africa January 28, 2026 13:49 UTC