AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Readiness Test: Obangame Express (OE26) has just wrapped another major readiness push, with the 15th edition returning to Cameroon—the first host of the exercise in 2010—aimed at cracking down on sea crimes like illegal fishing, piracy, and trafficking across the Gulf of Guinea. Regional Cooperation: More than 30 nations took part, including Mauritania, working from maritime operations centers to boost information sharing and operational readiness. What it means for travelers: If you’re planning coastal travel or logistics-linked trips in West and Central Africa, these drills are a reminder that safer seas are becoming a priority, not an afterthought. Background: OE26 ran for three weeks and ended May 1, with Cameroon stressing a “concerted, structured, and sustainable” response to maritime threats.
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