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Coordination des activités des zones maritimes E,F et G de la CEDEAO.

03/11/2026

A busy day comes to a close at CRESMAO, where the Exercise Coordination Group (ECG) maintains rigorous and continuous oversight of ongoing activities across the maritime domain of the Gulf of Guinea.

The daily debrief focuses on the progress of planned exercises, the assessment of information flows, the use of the YARIS platform, as well as the monitoring of real-life incidents, should any occur.

Vigilance remains paramount as the zonal phase of Exercise GANO 26 continues.

02/11/2026

Exercise GANO 2026 is progressing at full pace across the Gulf of Guinea. Exercise Control is fully operational at the Coordination Headquarters hosted by CRESMAO in Abidjan, ensuring continuous operational coordination and strategic oversight.

Partner navies and regional maritime centres are working hand in hand to strengthen interoperability, protect vital shipping lanes and enhance maritime security across the region.

29/10/2026

CRESMAO hosted the opening ceremony of the Grand African NeMO (GANO) 2026 exercise on 29 October 2026 at its headquarters, officially launching activities running through 6 November 2026. The ceremony featured welcome remarks by the Director of CRESMAO, Commodore (Rtd) Richard Shammah, a presentation on the exercise by the Director of Exercise, Captain Gérard Kérébel, and the official opening address. The exercise brings together officers from CECLANT and liaison officers from partner countries to strengthen cooperation and coordination in maritime security across the Gulf of Guinea.

Conducted in support of the Yaoundé Architecture, GANO 2026 aims to enhance interoperability among navies, coast guards, maritime administrations and Maritime Operations Centres through practical scenarios addressing identified gaps in national maritime security arrangements. Throughout the exercise, participants will engage in activities designed to improve information-sharing, operational coordination and collective responses to maritime threats. GANO 2026 thus provides an opportunity to consolidate regional cooperation and contribute to a more coordinated and effective maritime security framework in the Gulf of Guinea.

27/10/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧!

From October 29 to November 6, 2026, the maritime space of the Gulf of Guinea will mobilize for the flagship multinational exercise 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐎 (𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, with the Exercise Control Group (ECG) officially standing up at the West Africa Regional Maritime Security Centre (CRESMAO) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

As a cornerstone of regional cooperation, CRESMAO is proud to host the ECG alongside regional and international partners, including the ECOWAS Commission, ECCAS, and CECLANT Golfe de Guinée, to test operational readiness, enhance interoperability, and secure our shared maritime domain against illicit activities.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚.

15/10/2026

CRESMAO, represented by Ms. Ndèye Sophie SAKHO, Head of the Maritime Affairs Administration Division, took part in the International Conference on Humanitarian Action at Sea held on October 13-14, 2026, in Dakar, as well as the preliminary Search and Rescue (SAR) maritime exercise organized on October 12 by the Foundation for Humanitarian Action at Sea (FHAS), in partnership with the High Authority for the Coordination of Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and Protection of the Marine Environment (HASSMAR) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC.

This event gathered maritime authorities, coordination centers, and humanitarian stakeholders to address critical challenges related to saving lives at sea along the North-West African maritime route. During the conference, the presentation on CRESMAO's role highlighted its networking and support function to National Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers (MRCCs), emphasizing the importance of rapid information sharing, early warning, and interoperability to accelerate operational response.

Participation in these activities reaffirms CRESMAO's commitment to a coordinated regional response centered on preserving human life and built upon close cooperation between Member States and all maritime and humanitarian stakeholders.

15/10/2026

CRESMAO received, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a delegation of sixty (60) officers and course participants from the 48th Senior Course of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Nigeria (AFCSC - Jaji), led by Brigadier General Timiyere Joseph MACKINTOSH.

During the audience, the Nigerian delegation learned about CRESMAO's background, organizational structure, and mandate, its pivotal role in coordinating maritime activities within the ECOWAS zone, and the mechanisms established to enhance resource pooling and interoperability among ECOWAS Member States.

This rewarding exchange highlights the Centre's commitment to regional security integration and its support for training future military leaders across West Africa.

15/10/2026

CRESMAO had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) on Monday, October 12, 2026, led by its Deputy Director, Ms. Béatrice Godefroy.

This institutional meeting allowed the delegation to gain a deeper understanding of CRESMAO's mandate and review current areas of cooperation between the two entities. The constructive discussions also opened up new avenues for joint initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime security governance across the region.

CRESMAO extends its sincere appreciation to DCAF for the quality of this strategic partnership in service of security across the ECOWAS region.

09/10/2026

CRESMAO actively participated in the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐆 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐙𝐏𝐂), 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, to finalize operational arrangements for the upcoming exercise (29 October – 06 November 2026). Guided by 𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓 objectives and the 𝐘𝐚𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞́ 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 assembled to refine exercise play and strengthen inter-agency coordination across the zone.

In view of recent operational trends, the Zone G conference placed specific emphasis on tailored scenarios targeting 𝐈𝐔𝐔 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 (𝐒𝐀𝐑) 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Member states agreed on specific asset deployments, validated standardized communication procedures using YARIS, and strengthened operational links between national MOCs, the Zone G MMCC, and CRESMAO. The successful planning conference reaffirmed the joint commitment of Zone G actors to building trust, enhancing regional interoperability, and presenting a united front against transnational maritime crime.

09/10/2026

CRESMAO participated in the consecutive 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐙𝐏𝐂𝐬) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐅 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄, conducted back-to-back from 𝟖 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (Zone F: 8–9 September; Zone E: 9–10 September), in preparation for the upcoming Grand African NEMO 2026 (𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝟐𝟔) exercise scheduled for 29 October to 6 November 2026. Coordinated under the authority of 𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓 and the framework of the Yaoundé Architecture, these successive planning sessions brought together regional maritime leaders, navies, coast guards, and operational planners to harmonize exercise play and strengthen cross-zonal operational coordination. Discussions focused on tailoring exercise scenarios to the shared realities of Zones E and F, defining joint asset deployments, and testing real-time information sharing across national Maritime Operations Centres (MOCs), the respective Multinational Maritime Coordination Centres (MMCCs), and CRESMAO using YARIS.

The consecutive sessions successfully validated communication protocols and inter-agency cooperation among maritime security forces and key national stakeholders—including ministries of justice, interior, finance, and fisheries. By incorporating lessons learned from previous editions and aligning key focus areas—ranging from Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Anti-Piracy to countering crude oil theft, IUU fishing, and drug trafficking—the combined planning efforts established a robust operational foundation. CRESMAO remains committed to supporting both Zone E and Zone F actors in enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and collective action for a safer Gulf of Guinea.

26/09/2026

The Regional Embarked and Digital Training Course (𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐍) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 successfully commenced with its first phase, held from 13 to 18 September 2026 at the Pôle École Méditerranée in Saint-Mandrier, France, bringing together 𝟑𝟓 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟖 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. The Yaoundé Architecture was presented on the opening day by Captain (Supply) MAMARÉ KPATCHA, representing CRESMAO within the training team, in the presence of senior representatives of the Yaoundé Architecture, including CV Emmanuel Bell Bell, Executive Director of ICC, and Commodore Richard M. Shammah, Director of CRESMAO, as well as Captain (Navy) Marquez, representing the Director of CRESMAC. The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 was named in honour of 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐍’𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐍. 𝐎𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐎.

The mission has now entered its second phase on 23 September 2026, with the departure of the 𝐋𝐇𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 from the Port of Toulon marking the beginning of the 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. The trainees and their instructors will continue their programme at sea, with the first port call scheduled in Dakar, Senegal, followed by Cabo Verde, before concluding in Benin. This phase will provide participants with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and operational experience in a maritime environment, while strengthening cooperation and mutual understanding among the participating countries.

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