Algeria has emphasized the urgent need to bolster international cooperation to address the threat of terrorism, describing it as the primary danger to peace and security in Africa.
This call was made during a speech by Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chair of the Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, Ambassador Amar Benjama, at a seminar organized by Algeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED).
The seminar marked the launch of a series of significant studies on counter-terrorism and border management in Africa.
In his address, Ambassador Benjama underscored the necessity of a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of terrorism and combats its manifestations.
He urged for substantial enhancement of border management capabilities, including increased investments in infrastructure, technology, and human resources.
According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this seminar was organized amid escalating challenges posed by rising terrorist threats in Africa.
It highlighted two critical reports: “Counter-Terrorism and Border Management in Africa: Key and Comprehensive Challenges” and “Counter-Terrorism and Border Management in Africa: Technical Gaps and Capabilities.”
The statement noted that these studies are based on thorough assessments conducted by the CTED between 2018 and 2023 across 15 African countries, providing crucial recommendations for strengthening border management.
The seminar featured a distinguished panel of high-level experts, including the UN Under-Secretary-General and CTED Executive Director Natalia Gherman, who led the discussion on the issues raised by the reports.
