| Deploying nation |  France |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area | Gulf of Guinea |
| Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Military branch | 🚢 Naval forces |
| Record type | Military operation |
| Operation or mission | Mission Corymbe |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | 450 Official announcement |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
France keeps a naval presence in the Gulf of Guinea under Mission Corymbe. Figure from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces operational commitments page, last updated April 22, 2025. Current numbers may differ.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from published reporting dated 2025-04-22.
Sources
Related deployments
- Uganda: UPDF bilateral and AUSSOM troops (AUSSOM allocation 4,500) Withdrawn
- Algeria: National People’s Army units to Niger Confirmed active
- Egypt: brigade-sized battle group (AUSSOM allocation 1,091) Confirmed active
- South Africa: South African National Defence Force members (Operation Prosper) to KwaZulu-Natal province, in support of the police Confirmed active
- Russia: Africa Corps Confirmed active
- Burundi: army (FDNB) battalions Confirmed active
- South Korea: Cheonghae Unit, 49th rotation: destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin, a naval … Confirmed active
- Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya: AUSSOM contingents Announced or pending
Public information only. Locations are given at country or sea-area level. Figures are shown as the source reported them; estimates and claims are labeled. Spot an error? Request a correction.