CMTF-GoG: Setting the Stage for a New African Approach to Maritime Security

The flag-off of the Combined Maritime Task Force Gulf of Guinea (CMTF-GoG) in Lagos on June 1, 2026, marked a significant step in Africa’s efforts to tackle maritime insecurity through collective action. With six pioneer member states — Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone — joining forces under a standing collaborative framework, the initiative reflects a growing commitment to securing the Gulf of Guinea, protecting maritime trade and advancing the continent’s blue economy through African-led solutions. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports

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