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A high-level Pan-African Parliament Delegation led by its President H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira visited AFRIPOL headquarters. During this occasion, leaders of both AU institutions explored the areas of synergies and cooperation in order to address issues of security and peace on the continent. Members of the PAP were called upon to advocate for the ratification of …

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On 18 October 2022 started the high-level expert meeting on Document Fraud and Biometrics (facial comparisons) at the AFRIPOL HQ to build and strengthen the capacities of African Union law enforcement agencies in these fields of expertise. The meeting is organized in partnership with the GermanFederal Police. For the first time, a joint African harmonized …

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In order to strengthen capacities of police agencies of African Union member states on border management and cooperation in prevention and fight against cross-border crime, AFRIPOL organized planning workshop for 1st AFRIPOL’s cross-border operation, 21-22 November 2022, in Algiers. The cross-border operation workshop was attended by representatives from Member States, CAPCCO (Central African police chiefs …

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Today marks the end of Dr. Tarek A. Sharif’s mandate as AFRIPOL Executive Director. The AFRIPOL team wishes to convey their sincere thanks to Dr. Sharif accomplishment with AFRIPOL and the contribution he made to the African Union over the past 17 years of his service.

The meeting was organized to understand the regional variation of the concept and to develop a common African approach on Community Policing. The meeting also endorsed AFRIPOL’s strategy on Community Policing. During the meeting, Dr. Sharif, the Executive Director of AFRIPOL, indicated that the role of communities in the fight against crime is fundamental.

AFRIPOL Executive Director, Dr Tarek Sharif welcomes the holding of the Fourth meeting of AFRIPOL Working Group on Cybercrime. The meeting was held to evaluate the nature of cyber threats to enhance cooperation against cybercrime.

Dr. Tarek Sharif, Executive Director of AFRIPOL, organizes a virtual meeting for the Heads of AFRIPOL National Liaison Offices (NLOs) from North Africa Region. The meeting highlighted key crimes, terrorism and cybercrime trends facing law enforcement agencies in the region. The meeting exchanged views and probable solutions towards tackling the security challenges facing the region.

AFRIPOL holds the Sixth Steering Committee meeting virtually over Zoom was held on 25 June 2020. The meeting was opened by the Steering Committee Chair H.E. Mr. Khelifa Ounissi. Subsequently, the Exective Director of AFRIPOL – Dr. Tarek Sharif highlighted some of the activities AFRIPOL will be implementing within the five year Work Plan 2020-2024. …

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Dr. Sharif, AFRIPOL Executive Director, joined leaders of the world’s regional police organizations in a virtual meeting organized by The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Dr. Sharif indicated to the meeting AFRIPOL’s strategies to combat crime and fight the spread of the COVID-19.

The African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) organizes a workshop for National Liaison Office’s (NLOs) Information Technology experts on the operation of AFSECOM communication system. The National Liaison Offices (NLOs) share criminal data with AFRIPOL global databases, in accordance with their respective national laws. This ensures that accurate data is in the right place …

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