Mauritania has banned at least 12,000 Senegalese fishermen from fishing in its waters despite the agreement signed with its neighbor last December. The decision bars at least 12,000 Senegalese fishermen from entering Mauritanian waters for fishing activities. The two countries reached a deal in December, defusing the tension that had erupted after Nouakchott detained dozens of Senegalese fishermen and their trawlers over violating its national waters. The December deal allows Senegalese fishermen catch 50,000 tons of fish per year, under 400 licenses. The Senegalese government will ensure the strict enforcement of the agreement, said Minister of fisheries and maritime economy, Oumar Gueye.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 22, 2019 15:22 UTC