Africa Aware
Africa Aware is a new podcast series from the Africa Programme at Chatham House. Each month Yusuf Hassan brings together the best international experts to provide original analysis on issues pertinent to African states’ national, regional and international politics. Our guests tackle the big questions and propose solutions centred around African agency.
Jul 14, 2023
Africa’s maritime domain is
an essential, yet often underappreciated component of the
continent’s stability, trade, and development. The blue economy
offers an ocean of untapped potential, presenting African nations
with the means to diversify their economies, create sustainable
jobs, and alleviate poverty.
On this episode of Africa Aware, Yusuf
speaks to Amb. Nancy Karigithu, Special Envoy and Advisor to the
President of Kenya, and Kenyan Candidate for Secretary General of
the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
The Ambassador outlined her thoughts on
how regional collaboration can enhance maritime security in the
face of transnational threats, and highlighted key policies to
enhance maritime infrastructure and connectivity to improve
trade.