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Motor vehicle theft investigations workshop, 2-5 September 2024

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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Second Session of Basic Online Facial Features for Imposter Detection Training Course

The second session of the Basic Facial Features for Imposter Detection (FFID) training course kicked off on September 2, 2024, on the AFRIPOL eLearning platform, accessible at https://afripol.au-learn.org. This five-day training program is designed to equip frontline police officers with fundamental skills (level 1) in detecting imposters. This training is crucial for officers responsible for …

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AFRIPOL–INTERPOL: third edition of the Operation AFRICA Cyber Surge (ACS 3.0)

On September 2, 2024, AFRIPOL and INTERPOL jointly launched the third edition of Operation AFRICA Cyber Surge (ACS 3.0) in Accra, Ghana. This significant initiative has brought together 19 member countries, represented by 40 cybercrime officers and experts. These efforts are being supervised by senior experts from AFRIPOL and INTERPOL and supported by international experts …

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Pre-operational Meeting for “Nigeria Actions Days” Kicks Off in Abuja

On July 23, 2024, the pre-operational meeting for the “Nigeria Actions Days” operation commenced in Abuja, Nigeria. This operation, scheduled from September 23 to 27, 2024, aims to tackle organized crime through coordinated inter-agency efforts. The meeting saw active participation from 13 of the 14 Nigerian law enforcement institutions, in a joint event organized by …

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5th AFRIPOL NLOs meeting: Strengthening police cooperation across Africa

The 5th meeting of AFRIPOL National Liaison Offices (NLOs) is taking place in Algiers, Algeria from 1st to 3rd July 2024, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL). Forty-eight (48) leaders and experts from NLOs Police agencies of African Union member states attended this important …

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Training of Police Agencies on financial crimes investigations

AFRIPOL is organizing jointly with INTERPOL in Harare, Zimbabwe, training on financial crimes investigations for the benefit of Police Agencies of Member States of the African Union. The initiative seeks to develop the capabilities of law enforcement agencies through training, operations and investigations, criminal analysis and exchange of information, knowledge and adopt best practices through …

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AFRIPOL Endorses Mubita Nawa for INTERPOL Secretary General 2024: Now is the Time for Africa! 🌍

The African Union Mechanism for police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) is proud to officially endorse the candidacy of Mr. Mubita Nawa of Zambia for the esteemed position of INTERPOL Secretary General in 2024. Now, more than ever, is the time for Africa to take its rightful place on the global stage. Mr. Nawa’s distinguished career in law …

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Join Us for the AFRIPOL Virtual Cybercrime Awareness Day – June 27, 2024

AFRIPOL invites you to participate in the virtual Cybercrime Awareness Day, taking place on June 27, 2024. This event is specifically designed for cybercrime investigators, IT and communication technology officers, and criminal intelligence officers, providing a rich platform for information and exchange. Experts from AFRIPOL, INTERPOL, UNODC, GROUP-IB, Kaspersky, Trend MICRO, Uppsala Security, and other …

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