Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Strengthen Ties With Joint Maritime Patrols

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have reached an agreement to conduct regular joint inspections along their shared international maritime boundary, in compliance with the ruling of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).

This initiative seeks to regulate offshore oil exploration, preventing unauthorised activities in the high seas of both nations, while mitigating potential future territorial disputes.

The collaboration also aims to protect marine resources and safeguard the economic…