24
Aug
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainable management of shared fisheries resources in Lakes Edward and Albert. During the third Council of Ministers (CoM) meeting held today, both nations approved the workplan and budget for the Bilateral Fisheries and Aquaculture Organisation (BFA) for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This meeting marks another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two countries, building on the foundation laid during the 7th Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) session in 2018, where the Bilateral Fisheries Agreement was signed. This agreement established a framework for the joint management…