ABIJAN, Cote d'Ivoire (March 21, 2017) Ivorian Sailors participate in visit, board, search and seizure training during Obangame Express 2017 at the Ivorian Naval Base March 21. Obangame Express, sponsored by Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity.

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