As part of Operation AFRICA CYBER SURGE (ACS 3.0) called “OPERATION SERENGETI”, carried out jointly by AFRIPOL and INTERPOL, the official launch of which was announced on September 2, 2024 in GHANA, in which 19 member states participated, a debriefing meeting was organized from November 19 to 21, 2024, to conclude the results of this …
To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, AFRIPOL and Kaspersky have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalizes and facilitates cooperation between the law enforcement agency and the company in sharing threat intelligence data on the latest cybercriminal activities. The landscape of …
On November 4, 2024, the second phase (Module 2) of the Trainers’ Training on Teaching Methodology commenced in Algiers, Algeria. This seven-day in-person session, organized by AFRIPOL in collaboration with German Federal Police (GFP), follows the successful completion of the first phase (Module 1), which was conducted online from September 9-20, 2024. Together, these phases form …
The African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation successfully convened its 12th Steering Committee meeting from October 29 to 30 in Algiers, Algeria, with a central focus on advancing security and deepening cooperation across the continent. This two-day session provided a vital platform for discussing ways to strengthen communication channels and streamline information sharing among AFRIPOL members, …
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AFRIPOL received today 23 October, 2024, the Korean delegation led by HEM You Ki-Jun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Algiers. The event was an opportunity to explore areas of potential bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of counter terrorism, Transnational organized Crime and cybercrime. There was also emphasis on the need to enhance …
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From 14 to 18 October 2024, Nouakchott, Mauritania, hosted the second training session in digital forensics, organized by AFRIPOL in collaboration with the German Federal Police (GFP). This capacity-building workshop targeted African digital forensics experts and police officers, focusing on enhancing technical proficiency in the use of forensic SPEKTOR devices. As cybercrime continues to evolve …
In accordance with its five-year strategic plan 2020-2024, which makes training a strategic priority, AFRIPOL, together with GIZ, is organizing the fourth meeting of the heads of training and capacity building Departments of the police services of the African Union Member States from 15 to 16 October 2024 in Algiers. Senior officials and officers representing …
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As part of its activities to combat international drug trafficking, Guinea Bissau, in collaboration with several partners, successfully conducted an anti-drug operation that resulted in the seizure of 2,633.1 kg of cocaine, which were onboard a Gulfstream IV aircraft, registered XA-SBT, from Venezuela. The seizure was made on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1:46 p.m. …
On September 9, 2024, AFRIPOL launched the first session of its Trainers’ Training on Teaching Methodology course, accessible through the AFRIPOL Learning Management System (LMS) at https://afripol.au-learn.org . The initiative marks a significant step forward in AFRIPOL’s continued efforts to enhance the capacity of police services across the African continent. By empowering police trainers, this …
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A training workshop on motor vehicle theft investigations in Africa is taking place from 2 to 5 September 2024 in Dakar, Senegal. 15 Representatives of law enforcement services from African countries are attending this event, including Senegal, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Cape Verde, Republic of Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Benin, …
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