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We strengthen collaboration between African and international police forces to promote peace across the continent.

Algiers, Algeria
Joined March 2025
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Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international police cooperation against transnational crime, terrorism and cyberthreats. The commitment was made at the 27th @INTERPOL_HQ African Regional Conference held in Cape Town recently.
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#AFRIPOL also held high-level consultations with INTERPOL about the future of their partnership. Read more here: afripol.africa-union.org/new… #FightingCrime #ASaferAfrica #AFRIPOLForAfrica
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Tackling money laundering requires unity across borders and between organizations.   Strengthening cooperation not only strips criminal networks of their profits, but also safeguards a global financial system that is vital for prosperity, equality and stability.
🆕FATF @INTERPOL_HQ @UNODC @EgmontGroupFIUs handbook on international cooperation against money laundering provides tools to speed up investigations and bring more criminals to justice + practical guides for: 🔎FIUs 🚨Law enforcement ⚖️Prosecutors 🔗fatf-gafi.org/content/fatf-g…
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More than 150,000 transplants are performed annually worldwide. Human trafficking for organ removal is a form of trafficking in which individuals are exploited for organs. We shed light on what is known and unknown about this hidden crime. #EndHumanTrafficking

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🆕FATF @INTERPOL_HQ @UNODC @EgmontGroupFIUs handbook on international cooperation against money laundering provides tools to speed up investigations and bring more criminals to justice + practical guides for: 🔎FIUs 🚨Law enforcement ⚖️Prosecutors 🔗fatf-gafi.org/content/fatf-g…
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🤝 @epieos is honored to have contributed to #OperationSerengeti 2.0, a large-scale international initiative coordinated by @INTERPOL_HQ and @AFRIPOLOfficial. This contribution was made possible through the trust placed in our private version by the #CybercrimeAtlas hosted at @wef.
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Illegal toxic waste dumping from mining poisons nearby ecosystems. Stricter laws and enforcement are needed to stop this irreparable environmental destruction. Learn more: bit.ly/43wdTNk #endENVcrime
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#SavetheDate: The official opening of @_AfricanUnion Global Coalition Continental Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction! H.E @duma_boko, President of Botswana will officially deliver the keynote address. 📅2️⃣5️⃣August, 2025! 📍Gaborone,🇧🇼 #DrugSupplyReduction #DSR
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Critical minerals are in high demand, but corruption and organized crime threaten supply chains. Learn how UNODC works with countries and businesses to ensure transparent and resilient mineral trade. #TICAD9 #endENVcrime

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Gender inclusion drives stronger justice and lasting growth. At #TICAD2025, @unodc_mcp reaffirmed its commitment to advancing this agenda through bold partnerships and decisive action for a safer, more secure maritime future 🇰🇪🇯🇲🇸🇨🇰🇲🇲🇺🇲🇬 #TICAD9 #Japan 🇯🇵 #MLE
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Human trafficking is a crime. Human trafficking occurs everywhere. Human trafficking should be criminalized. We support countries to #EndHumanTrafficking!

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In Mozambique, over 8,000 cases of gender-based violence were filed in 2024. A UNODC-supported campaign is informing, supporting & empowering communities, ensuring key information reaches them. With its 24/7 platform, it has already reached 5,000+ people. See the impact:

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💙💙💙💙💙 Mozambique is now the 46th country to join our Blue Heart Campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking and its impact. Learn more about their efforts to #EndHumanTrafficking ⤵️

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🇬🇧 Cyber Resilience Programmes joined #OpSerengeti2 kick-off in Seychelles with @INTERPOL_Cyber, @AFRIPOLOfficial & @Shadowserver. 🎯 Focus: High-impact cyber threats in Africa incl. BEC, phishing, DDoS & darknet crime. #Cybercrime
Operation Serengeti 2.0 kicks off in Seychelles! #INTERPOL, African nations & global partners unite to fight cybercrime through stronger regional cooperation, strategic planning, capacity building & intelligence sharing - a bold step for Africa’s digital security. #AFJOC #FCDO
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“Africa’s history has long borne the scares of exploitation and now, through ever evolving trafficking networks…” Official statement by H.E @amma_twumamoah on the commemoration of World Day against Trafficking in Persons #TiP. Read more⤵️ au.int/en/speeches/20250730/…
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#AFRIPOL cooperates with international organisations, including @INTERPOL_HQ and @UNODC, to fight cybercrime and make Africa safer for all those who live, work and invest in it. Read more here: lnkd.in/db4jtMSY #AFRIPOLBuildingTrust #AFRIPOLForAfrica
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#QuoteOfTheDay “In the face of rapidly evolving transnational threats such as organised crime, terrorism and cybercrime, international police cooperation is more essential than ever.” – Jalel Chelba, executive director of AFRIPOL
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“These criminal groups, often operating across borders and online, exploit vulnerabilities in our societies and new technologies for illicit purposes, requiring a coordinated and effective response from African Union Memeber States law enforcement.”
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