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Obangame Express (OE21), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western Africa, will kick off its 10th year with 32 participating nations at an opening ceremony in Accra, Ghana, March 19, 2021. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), OE21 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA), information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of participating nations to counter sea-based illicit activity.<\/p>\n

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\u201cObangame Express allows us to develop skills, with our regional partners, that will have a lasting impact on regional security in the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean,\u201d said Rear Adm. Michael Baze, Director of Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa. \u201cOur past exercises led to tangible, real-world success stories and OE21 is a chance for us to build upon those successes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

AFRICOM assists African partner nation\u2019s efforts to protect the maritime economy in order to ensure continued, sustainable use of maritime resources and enable maritime trade.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Ghana Navy is once again honoured to host OBANGAME EXPRESS, the multinational exercise that seeks to build the capacity of the Navies in the Gulf of Guinea Region,\u201d said Ghana\u2019s Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Adm. Issah Yakubu. \u201cOur focus will therefore be to ensure the enhancement of interoperability, information sharing, and implementation of laid down inter-agency procedures towards ensuring maritime security by all stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

OE21, one of three U.S. Naval Forces Africa- facilitated regional exercises, is part of a comprehensive strategy by NAVAF-SIXTHFLT and AFRICOM to provide collaborative opportunities for African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe exercise will be conducted in multiple areas at sea and ashore,\u201d said Yakubu. \u201cAt-sea operations will be conducted throughout the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. This year marks the second time the exercise will be hosted by Ghana, in its capital city of Accra.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Numerous Maritime Operations Centers will participate ashore from across the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa along with several international organizations. Training opportunities during OE21 include boarding techniques, search and rescue operations, medical casualty response, radio communication, and information management techniques.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur maritime security partnerships prepare African nations to prevent piracy and other illicit maritime activities that threaten development efforts, citizen security, and deprive states of resources required for fostering greater economic growth,\u201d said U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan. \u201cExercises like the multinational Obangame Express regional maritime exercise create a cohesive community that is in a stronger position to confront these challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The 32 nations scheduled to participate in OE21 include Angola, Belgium, Benin, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Canada, Cote d\u2019Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Liberia, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Republic of Congo, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spain, Togo, and the United States. Also participating will be the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).<\/p>\n

By U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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