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Russia and African countries plan to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation
Russia and African countries plan to strengthen counter-terrorism work under a partnership plan for 2027-2029.
The plan was published after the third Russia-Africa summit.
It calls for building the capacity of Russian and African agencies that address terrorism, illegal maritime activity, violent extremism and radicalization.
The parties also plan to expand cooperation between their relevant agencies.
Afripol, the African Union’s police cooperation mechanism, is included in efforts to strengthen police and counter-terrorism structures.
Regular consultations on countering terrorism are also planned, with participation from the African Union Counter Terrorism Center.
Russia and African countries plan to strengthen the capacity of structures that combat terrorism under a 2027-2029 partnership action plan.
The plan was published after the third Russia-Africa summit.
It calls for support to Russian and African bodies working against terrorism, illegal maritime activities, violent extremism and radicalization leading to terrorism.
The parties also plan to expand cooperation among relevant agencies, including with the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation, known as Afripol.
Regular counter-terrorism consultations are planned with the participation of the African Union Counter Terrorism Center.
- Who
- Russia and African countries.
- What
- They plan to build the capacity of counter-terrorism and related structures and expand cooperation among agencies.
- When
- The action plan covers 2027-2029. It was published on October 29, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To strengthen efforts against terrorism, illegal maritime activities, violent extremism and radicalization leading to terrorism.
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The 2027-2029 Action Plan of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was published.
TASS reported the plan's measures to expand counter-terrorism cooperation.
- Action plan period
- 2027-2029
- Publication context
- After the third Russia-Africa summit
- Police cooperation partner
- African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (Afripol)
- Consultations
- Planned with participation of the African Union Counter Terrorism Center
- Targets
- Terrorism, illegal maritime activities, violent extremism and radicalization leading to terrorism
What people are saying
support measures to build the capacity of relevant Russian and African structures in the field of combating terrorism, illegal maritime activities, violent extremism and radicalization leading to terrorism