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Ya Biladi
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Agadir hosts fourth edition of Marrakech counter-terrorism platform
The fourth edition of the high-level meeting of Heads of Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies in Africa, known as the «Marrakech Platform», opened on Tuesday in Agadir. The event is co-chaired by the Kingdom of Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Held over two days, the meeting brings together around forty African intelligence and security services, along with some thirty delegations from the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and Asia attending as observers. Representatives from regional United Nations institutions are also taking part in the high-level discussions. Taking place in a security context marked by the persistence and evolution of terrorist threats across the continent, this year's meeting builds on the momentum of previous editions held in Marrakech (2022), Tangier (2023), and Fez (2024). The strong interest shown by both African countries and international partners underscores the Platform's growing importance. The Marrakech Platform has firmly established itself as a key forum for exchanging expertise, strengthening regional cooperation, and identifying capacity-building priorities in the fight against terrorism in Africa.
Maroc
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Agadir Hosts 4th High-Level Meeting of Heads of Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies in Africa
The 4th high-level meeting of heads of counter-terrorism and security agencies in Africa "Marrakech Platform" opened on Tuesday in Agadir, under the co-presidency of Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Some forty African intelligence and security services are taking part in the two-day event, along with some thirty delegations from the Middle East, Europe, America and Asia, as observers, in addition to representatives of United Nations regional institutions. This high-level meeting follows on from previous editions held in Marrakech (2022), Tangiers (2023) and Fez (2024), amid the persistence and mutation of terrorist threats on the continent. The interest shown in this edition of the "Marrakech Platform" by both African countries and international partners reaffirms its central role. The platform positions itself as an essential space for exchanging expertise, consolidating regional cooperation and identifying priorities for capacity-building in the fight against terrorism in Africa. MAP: 17 June 2025
