Mauritania seeks to renegotiate EU fisheries deal after 40 years

Mauritania is attempting to amend its fisheries agreement with the EU, which pays €60 million annually for European fleet access to Mauritanian waters. Experts argue the deal depletes local resources, and Nouakchott is seeking stronger gains. The outcome is uncertain, but a renegotiation could signal a shift in resource sovereignty and affect EU fishing interests in West Africa.

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