Decree No. 009965: Al Aminou Lo takes charge, decisive meeting at the Prime Minister's office today

This morning, the Prime Minister's office hosts a high-stakes meeting led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô regarding decree n°009965 from April 30, 2026, which allows five industrial trawlers into coastal demersal fishing, ending a nearly 20-year moratorium. Key stakeholders including GAIPES, UPAMES, CAPS, and artisanal fishing representatives are present. The decree has sparked widespread controversy and tensions over resource preservation.