Cap Skirring et Élinkine : Les acteurs de la pêche exposent leurs contraintes face à la ministre et à la FAO
On the occasion of the launch of construction work on modern fish processing units in Élinkine and Cap Skirring yesterday, Thursday, October 22, 2026, women processors, fishermen and professional leaders presented to the Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, Amy Mara Dièye, as well as to the FAO, the main difficulties which still hinder the development of the fishing sector in Casamance.
In Cap Skirring, women fish processors requested the repair of the broken-down cold storage facility, the construction of an ice factory, and improved access to financing. Fishermen advocated for the installation of pontoons, improved maritime navigation markers, and more dedicated spaces for industry activities. Meanwhile, the Economic Interest Groups (EIGs) emphasized the need to widen the road leading to the wharf, establish a processing unit and a fishmeal factory, and provide an ambulance for emergency evacuations.
In Élinkine, women fish processors demanded the full completion of ongoing infrastructure projects, site security, the development of fish farming, the acquisition of higher-quality equipment, and appropriate logistical and financial resources. They also denounced the lack of an ice factory, which forces fishermen to bear significant transportation costs. The Local Artisanal Fisheries Council (CLPA), for its part, highlighted the need for preservation equipment, improved electricity supply, and enhanced support for women.
Responding to these concerns, Minister Amy Mara Dièye emphasized that the new, modern processing units will improve working conditions, reduce post-harvest losses, increase the quality of fish products, and create more income and jobs for women and young people. She also called on stakeholders to sustainably preserve fish stocks in the face of climate change and the pressure on fish stocks.
The FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator for West Africa and Acting Representative in Senegal, Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, reaffirmed the organization's commitment to supporting the beneficiary communities. According to her, this infrastructure will contribute to improving women's working conditions, strengthening their economic empowerment, reducing post-harvest losses, and creating new opportunities for young people.
While welcoming these commitments, fishing stakeholders in Cap Skirring and Élinkine now hope that these investments will be complemented by concrete responses to their grievances, particularly regarding fish conservation, access to financing, equipment and support infrastructure.
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