The Council of the European Union decided on Monday 21 February to extend the Coordinated Maritime Presences concept in the Gulf of Guinea by two years, until 2024.
In conclusions adopted by the Council, the concept has proven to be “an effective and useful instrument, contributing to maritime security in the [Gulf of Guinea] as part of the EU’s Integrated Approach” (see EUROPE B12871A17, B12890A9). It also encourages close cooperation between the EU and West and Central African...