Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire deepen maritime security cooperation through joint boundary inspection
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are set to conduct another joint inspection of their common maritime boundary as part of efforts to deepen operational cooperation and strengthen security within their shared maritime space.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are set to conduct a new joint inspection of their shared maritime boundary in 2026, reinforcing their security collaboration and compliance with the 2017 ITLOS ruling. The inspection, which began in 2023, has already held six exercises, aiming to bolster operational cooperation and address security concerns such as illegal fishing, piracy, illicit trafficking, and marine environmental protection.
Major General Anthony Ntem, head of the Ghana Boundary Commission, emphasized the importance of the ruling, stating it provided a firm basis for enhanced cooperation. The upcoming inspection, scheduled to start on August 22, 2026, will also serve as a confidence-building measure, fostering coordination between the two nations' institutions.
Captain Daniel Gnamien Ehu, Director of the ECOWAS Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre Zone F, highlighted the common economic opportunities and security challenges faced by both countries, asserting that the inspection should symbolize their commitment to a concrete operational alliance. Captain Ehu proposed hosting the Final Planning Conference for the 2027 inspection in Abidjan, emphasizing the joint efforts to address operational, technical, logistical, and security arrangements.
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