West African navies strengthen cooperation against maritime trafficking
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The New Dawn
Naval and coast guard chiefs from countries in Maritime Zone F concluded a two-day meeting in Abidjan on cooperation against drug trafficking and marine pollution. Officials also set operational priorities for 2027, according to The New Dawn.
Naval and coast guard officials from the member states of Maritime Zone F concluded a two-day meeting in Abidjan on 22 October, focused on regional cooperation on maritime security. The meeting addressed drug trafficking and marine pollution, The New Dawn reported.
Participants reviewed the activities of the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre, assessed joint operations and set operational priorities for 2027. Discussions also covered ANOUANZE V and VI operations, the deployment of international personnel to the centre, high-frequency communications and logistical needs.
Representatives considered training programmes to combat drug trafficking and marine pollution, as well as information-sharing and coordination between navies, coast guards and other security agencies. The Ivorian government was represented by Abroulaye Fofana.
The meeting follows regional discussions in Abidjan on border cooperation, including the forum on African borders, which concluded on 22 October.
