The European Union (EU) has decided to end its long-standing fishing agreement with Senegal, bringing European fishing boats back to their own waters. The announcement, made by the EU’s delegation in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, has sparked conversations about illegal fishing, marine conservation, and local livelihoods.

Why Is the EU Ending the Deal?

The EU says it’s cracking down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Earlier this year, Senegal was labeled as a "non-coop...