Military exercise: Ivorian, French and Gabonese armed forces to hold maneuvers in Jacqueville, Yamoussoukro and Bouaké

The multinational exercise “Fangha,” part of Grand Multinational Exercise GEX 2026, will take place from November 7 to 14 in Jacqueville, Yamoussoukro and Bouaké. The Ivorian, Gabonese and French armed forces will participate to strengthen interoperability and their ability to respond to regional security challenges. The General Staff says troop, vehicle, ship and aircraft movements, as well as noise, are expected in the areas. Army General Lassina Doumbia says measures are in place to protect residents’ peace and quiet.