At a time when Africa faces mounting challenges from transnational organized crime and rapidly evolving cyber threats, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has pledged its full commitment to bolstering law enforcement capabilities and international cooperation across the continent. Speaking at the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi emphasized that the agency is ready to support African nations in their fight against criminal networks that undermine stability, development, and security.

The three-day conference, hosted by the South African Police Service, brought together representatives from 56 countries under the theme “Leveraging cooperation, innovation, and partnerships to fight transnational organized crime.” The gathering not only highlighted the continent’s unique security challenges but also sought to advance collective strategies through strengthened collaboration and new institutional mechanisms.

Al-Raisi underscored that Africa’s security threats are diverse and multifaceted, requiring solutions tailored to each nation’s needs. “Each African country has its own unique needs, challenges, and strengths,” he noted, stressing that cybercrime in particular is a rapidly growing concern. Online scams, ransomware attacks, business email compromise, and digital extortion have emerged as some of the most frequent and damaging crimes targeting individuals, businesses, and governments across the continent.

INTERPOL’s recent initiatives have shown that joint operations yield significant........

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