Africa’s Ocean Summit Draws 100+ Countries as Mombasa Makes History

Africa’s Ocean Summit Draws 100+ Countries as Mombasa Makes History

Africa has just hosted its first global ocean conference, putting the continent at the center of international marine conservation.

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Last month, the Kenyan port city of Mombasa became the first African city to host the Our Ocean Conference (OOC), a global meeting focused on protecting and conserving the ocean. The event gathered representatives from well over 100 countries [189054]. The significance went beyond the location—the conference showed why Africa is now one of the world's most influential voices in shaping the future of the ocean [189054].

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