Hauwa Ali
The United States Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is organising exercise Cutlass Express 2023 (CE23), which will bring together, Multinational forces from East Africa, Europe, and North America to promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean.
Beginning with an opening ceremony in Djibouti on Mar. 5, 2023, CE23 is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security and increase interoperability between participating nations.
