Egypt is hosting a counter-terrorism exercise with countries from the Sahel and Sahara region, Egypt’s Ahram Online reported Sunday (December 9th).
The exercise, which kicked off Sunday at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, will continue through December 14th, and is the first of its kind to take place in Egypt, according to a statement by the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Special forces from Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria and Burkina Faso are participating in the exercise, which involves dealing with various terrorist threats.
The drill aims to build cohesion among African special forces and train them to react swiftly during emergency tactical situations. It is expected to contribute to maintaining security and stability in Africa, the statement added.
