The Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) is meeting in Liberia for its 18th Conference and General Assembly. Africa’s maritime sector faces numerous challenges, including piracy, illegal fishing, and other crimes. Liberia’s maritime program is already one of the most successful in the world, but more is needed. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., Commissioner and CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, said the event comes at a crucial time for Africa’s maritime sector. The 8th AAMA Conference, being hosted by Liberia Maritime Authority, runs from September 30 to October 3, 2025, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex.