Dakar, Senegal – INTERPOL hosted a successful analytical workshop bringing together 55 intelligence analysts from across Africa as part of the ENACT (Enhancing Africa's response to transnational organised crime) project.
This workshop, held from 8–10 April in Dakar, focused on advancing analytical capabilities and enhancing regional cooperation to address cross-border criminal threats more effectively.
Participants examined contemporary approaches to intelligence work, including the application of artificial intelligence in criminal analysis. The workshop also emphasised the importance of incorporating gender perspectives to develop more comprehensive analytical frameworks.
A notable development was the presentation of joint analytical reports on cross-border crimes, demonstrating substantial progress in inter-agency collaboration across African nations.
The second day featured practical training on Open-Source and Human Intelligence techniques. Analysts engaged in practical exercises based on regional case studies, providing relevant skills applicable to their operational environments.
With the ENACT project scheduled to conclude in January 2026, the final day focused on sustainability strategies for criminal intelligence units. Established units shared methodologies and best practices with newer counterparts, fostering a collaborative network that can function beyond the project timeframe.
Since its inception in 2017, the ENACT project has facilitated the establishment of criminal intelligence analysis units in ten African countries: Niger, Congo, Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi, Uganda, Togo, Senegal, Namibia, and Tanzania. These units operate through INTERPOL's secure I-24/7 communications system, providing enhanced access to global criminal databases and facilitating international information exchange.
This network represents a significant advancement in addressing transnational crime's impact on development, governance, security, and the rule of law across Africa.
The ENACT project is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Institute for Security Studies in partnership with INTERPOL and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
For more information, contact:
Nathalie Richard-Bober, INTERPOL, [email protected]
