{"id":20027,"date":"2026-02-18T13:53:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=20027"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:39:48","slug":"maritime-organisation-of-west-and-central-africa-the-gambia-takes-the-helm-of-the-experts-committee-2026-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/maritime-organisation-of-west-and-central-africa-the-gambia-takes-the-helm-of-the-experts-committee-2026-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa: The Gambia Takes the Helm of the Experts Committee (2026\u20132028)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/634205073_1332660925554767_5020926588630081773_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20028\" 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2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A new chapter in regional maritime governance has begun as Counsel Olimatou Danso Malang, Director General of the Gambia Maritime Administration, officially assumed the Chairpersonship of the Experts Committee of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) for the 2026\u20132028 term.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The handover ceremony took place on 16 February 2026 at the prestigious Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, immediately following the opening of the 19th Ordinary Session of the General Assembly and the commemoration of MOWCA\u2019s 50th Anniversary \u2014 a landmark celebration highlighting five decades of regional maritime cooperation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.57.22.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20039\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.57.22.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.57.22.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.57.22-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.57.22-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.57.22-768x461.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Strategic Mandate for 2026\u20132028<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As Chair of the Experts Committee, The Gambia will collaborate closely with the MOWCA Secretariat to advance critical regional priorities aimed at strengthening maritime integration and economic resilience across West and Central Africa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among the flagship initiatives on the agenda are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The establishment of a Regional Maritime Bank, designed to provide sustainable financing mechanisms for maritime infrastructure, port development, shipping, and blue economy projects.<\/li>\n<li>The transformation of MOWCA into an African Maritime Organisation, a bold institutional reform intended to elevate the body\u2019s mandate, operational capacity, and continental influence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These priorities align with broader ambitions to enhance maritime security, promote trade facilitation, foster investment, and accelerate the development of Africa\u2019s blue economy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.58.01.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20036\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.58.01.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.58.01.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.58.01-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.58.01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-18-at-13.58.01-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Gambia\u2019s Rising Maritime Leadership<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Counsel Olimatou Danso Malang\u2019s appointment signals The Gambia\u2019s growing prominence in regional maritime governance. Under her leadership at the Gambia Maritime Administration, the country has demonstrated a consistent commitment to regulatory modernization, maritime safety, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assuming the Chairpersonship at such a symbolic moment \u2014 during MOWCA\u2019s Golden Jubilee \u2014 further underscores The Gambia\u2019s strategic engagement in shaping the future of maritime collaboration in the region.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20029\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/635194772_1332660975554762_7667268451219999155_n-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Strengthening Regional Cooperation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Experts Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping technical recommendations, harmonizing maritime policies, and supporting member states in implementing regional strategies. With The Gambia at the helm, expectations are high for strengthened coordination, innovative financing solutions, and accelerated institutional reform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As West and Central Africa continue to position the maritime sector as a cornerstone of economic transformation, this leadership transition marks not just a ceremonial milestone, but a strategic opportunity to redefine regional maritime governance for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For Maritimafrica, this development represents a clear signal: The Gambia is not only participating in regional maritime dialogue \u2014 it is helping to lead it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new chapter in regional maritime governance has begun 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