How do nations coordinate efforts against piracy, illegal fishing, and

other maritime crimes? What challenges and successes define the ICC's

mission?

In the February episode of AfriCan Geopardy, we explore these pressing questions in our discussion, "Coordinating for Safer Seas: Perspectives from the Interregional Coordination Centre (ICC) Yaoundé." with Navy Captain Bell Bell, Head of Information and communication management Division and Acting Director of the ICC Yaoundé.

Captain Bell highlights the innovative strategies driving the ICC's

mission, including the transformative power of digital technological

tools in revolutionizing Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). These

advancements enhance the ability to monitor and secure vast ocean

territories but also bring new challenges. Captain Bell sheds light on

the growing threat of "cyberpiracy" and the complexities of navigating

an increasingly digital maritime landscape.

Captain Bell also shares unique perspectives on the root causes of

piracy, emphasizing the role of economic instability as a key driver.

Learn how the ICC Yaoundé addresses these challenges head-on,

balancing regional cooperation, technological innovation, and

on-the-ground action to create safer seas.

Please tune in for a compelling episode that uncovers the triumphs and

trials of maritime security and discovers how collaboration and

innovation are shaping the future of our oceans in the Gulf of Guinea.

You may find this article useful if you are interested in the digital-technology themes discussed in the episode.

https://theconversation.com/west-africas-coast-was-a-haven-for-piracy-and-illegal-fishing-how-technology-is-changing-the-picture-222803

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