# Ghana Navy and AFRICOM deepen partnership

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2024/09/ghana-navy-and-africom-deepen-partnership/
- Published: 2024-09-04T11:35:29+01:00
- Author: Ekene Lionel

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Brigadier General Shawn Holtz, the Deputy Director
for Plans and Strategic Integration (J5) at United States Africa Command (AFRICOM),
paid a working visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Ghana Navy, Rear
Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu, at the Naval Headquarters. This visit marked a significant
step in strengthening the partnership between US AFRICOM and the Ghana Navy.

The discussions during the meeting centered on enhancing the existing collaboration
in areas such as training, logistics, and intelligence-sharing. Both parties explored
new avenues to bolster maritime security and counter-piracy efforts, which are critical
for maintaining stability in the region.

Rear Admiral Yakubu reaffirmed the Ghana Navy’s commitment to deepening security
cooperation with the United States. He emphasized the importance of joint efforts
to tackle the evolving security challenges in the region. The CNS highlighted the
crucial role of ensuring freedom of navigation within the Gulf of Guinea, which 
is vital for regional security and global trade. He assured Brigadier General Holtz
of the Ghana Navy’s unwavering dedication to achieving regional security objectives
through continuous collaboration.

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Brigadier General Holtz expressed his appreciation for the ongoing partnership and
underscored the necessity of strengthening regional security through cooperation
and capacity building. He commended the Ghana Navy for its efforts in maintaining
maritime stability in the Gulf of Guinea, recognizing their significant contributions
to regional peace and security.

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This meeting signifies a deepening of the strategic partnership between the Ghana
Navy and US AFRICOM, aimed at enhancing maritime security and addressing the complex
security challenges in the region. Both parties remain committed to working together
to ensure a secure and stable maritime environment in the Gulf of Guinea.

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