Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050

This strategy document presents Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy to 2050, developed under the African Union framework to guide the sustainable governance of Africa’s maritime domain. It sets out the context of growing maritime activity alongside rising security threats, environmental degradation, and economic losses from illegal activities. The document defines a long-term vision, strategic end state, goals, objectives, and guiding principles focused on wealth creation, safety, security, and environmental sustainability. It outlines priority thematic areas, institutional arrangements, regulatory frameworks, and coordinated actions at national, regional, and continental levels. The strategy is accompanied by an implementation plan with phased actions, monitoring mechanisms, and capacity-building measures to operationalize maritime governance and economic development across Africa.