Africa is rich in freshwater resources, which are of value to the communities. The resources are under threat and have continued to deteriorate despite many effort by national and regional institutions with national and international support. The experience so far show that there has been lack of effective action due to, limited accessibility and application of scientific information; poor dissemination of management information; inappropriate and is some cases un-harmonised fisheries laws and regulations; inadequate enforcement of existing laws and regulations; Weak institutions and institutional processes; and inadequate funds to implement fisheries programs.