Flintlock 2026: Côte d'Ivoire Achieves Success in Regional Military Exercise

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

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Flintlock 2026: Côte d'Ivoire Achieves Success in Regional Military Exercise

Flintlock 2026 concluded on April 30, gathering around 1,500 participants from over 30 countries, with Côte d'Ivoire and Libya as the main theaters. Organized by the U.S. Africa Command's Special Operations, the event aimed to enhance interoperability among forces in response to transnational threats. The active participation of African armies marked a significant evolution, with G5 Sahel and ECOWAS nations contributing with their own resources.

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