Partner nations at Flintlock 2022 train to counter VEOs, collaborate across borders

Flintlock 2022 was hosted by Senegal, with an additional training location hosted for the first time in Cote d’Ivoire. The exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, collaborate across borders, and provide security for their people. Flintlock - U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise - has taken place annually since 2005 across the Sahel region of Africa among nations participating in the Trans-Sahara Counter-Terrorism Partnership and are planned by African-partner nation special operations forces, Special Operations Command - Africa, and the U.S. Department of State to develop the capacity of and collaboration among African security forces to protect civilian populations.

By U.S. Africa Command , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Mar 24, 2022

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