The U.S. and Ghana share a powerful historical past of selling maritime peace and stability within the Gulf of Guinea. Ghana participated within the 2023 iteration of train Obangame Categorical, the most important multinational, maritime train in Western and Central Africa. These kinds of workout routines strengthen partnerships and permit nations to work nearer on shared transnational maritime challenges. Moreover, in August 2022, Ghana hosted the joint-led U.S. and Danish Maritime Operations Planning Workshop (MOPW), giving junior officers from 14 African nations the chance to alternate operational planning experiences and plan real-world workout routines.
The U.S. shares a typical curiosity with African accomplice nations in making certain safety, security, and freedom of navigation on the waters surrounding the continent, that are crucial for Africa’s prosperity and entry to world markets.
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has solid strategic relationships with allies and companions, leveraging a basis of shared values to protect safety and stability.
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces within the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of duty. U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF and employs maritime forces by means of the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
