To safeguard domestic fish supplies, the Gabonese government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of sardines (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the locally known « sans nom » fish (Heterotis niloticus). The restriction, effective since March 26, 2026, was formalized through two decrees from the Ministry of Sea, Fisheries and Blue Economy, published in the official gazette on April 16, 2026. This move comes as shortages of these fish species have grown increasingly severe in domestic markets, even as cross-border trade to neighboring countries—particularly in border areas like Cocobeach—continues unabated.
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