EU to Launch Africa Mission in Gulf of Guinea

European Union member states have reached an accord to initiate a strategic mission in the Gulf of Guinea, located in West Africa.

This endeavor entails the deployment of both police and military personnel to the countries of Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Ivory Coast. The distinguished German newspaper, Die Welt am Sonntag, unveiled this development on Sunday, referencing diplomatic sources.

The primary objective of this mission, as outlined by the publication, is to undertake comprehensive training and advisory initiatives for local security forces.

Moreover, the mission aims to foster advanced preparedness for anti-terror operations, provide indispensable technical support, and institute measures to enhance trust within the security sector.

The launch of this mission is contingent upon the formal endorsement by EU foreign ministers. This pivotal decision is slated to be made during a crucial assembly scheduled for October in Luxembourg.

This strategic undertaking is predicated upon the European Union's genuine apprehension that Islamist groups may potentially extend their operational scope within West Africa.

Their concerns are centered on the Sahel region, where these groups are active, potentially expanding their influence to encompass the southern coastal nations along the Gulf of Guinea.