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African Union Commission (AUC)

The African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AUC PAPS) leads the AU’s work in conflict prevention, crisis management, peace support operations, governance, and post-conflict stabilisation across the continent. It oversees key continental instruments including the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and the African Governance Architecture (AGA), coordinating early warning, mediation, preventive diplomacy, and support to Member States facing insecurity or political transitions. PAPS works through mechanisms such as the Peace and Security Council, the Continental Early Warning System, the Panel of the Wise, and the African Standby Force, while partnering with RECs/RMs, the UN, and international stakeholders. Its priorities include strengthening peace operations, enhancing early-warning-to-early-action, supporting governance reforms, countering terrorism and violent extremism, and advancing women, youth, peace and security agendas. PAPS remains central to shaping Africa’s collective security and political stability.

www.au.int

AUSSOM - African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is a multidimensional African Union-led peace support mission, succeeding to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Effective on 1 January 2025, the mission was endorsed by the AU Peace and Security Council in August 2024 and subsequently authorised by the UN Security Council in December 2024, under Resolution 2767, for an initial period of 12 months, extended until December 2026 under Resolution 2809. AUSSOM comprises of military, police and civilian components, to facilitate the implementation of its mandate. In a Somali-led process, it focused on degrading Al-Shabab, stabilisation, security and state-building priorities, protection of civilians and creation of the conducive environment for humanitarian action aiming to transfer full security responsibilities to Somali Security Forces (SSF) by December 2029.

au-ssom.org

Botswana Directorate of Intelligence & Security (DIS)

The Directorate of Intelligence & Security (DIS) is the National intelligence agency of Botswana founded under the Intelligence and Security Service Act which commenced in 2008. The DIS was formed to oversee counterintelligence and internal security of Botswana. The DIS has investigative jurisdiction to arrest or detain and interrogate over a wide range of criminal offenses. The functions of DIS are: (a) investigate, gather, co-ordinate, evaluate, correlate, interpret, disseminate and store information, whether inside or outside Botswana; (b) gather ministerial intelligence at the request of any Government ministry, department or agency and, without delay, to evaluate and transmit as appropriate to that ministry, department or agency, such intelligence and any other intelligence at the disposal of the Directorate which constitutes ministerial intelligence; (c) regulate, in co-operation with any Government ministry, department or agency entrusted with any aspect of the maintenance of national security, the flow of intelligence and security, and the co-ordination between the Directorate and that ministry, department or agency of functions relating to such intelligence; (d) advise Government, public bodies and statutory bodies on the protection of vital installations and classified documents; (e) carry out security vetting investigations for the security clearance of persons who have or may have access to any sensitive or classified information; (f) make recommendations to the President of Botswana.

dis.org.bw

Botswana Police Service

The Botswana Police Service serves to protect life and property, prevent and detect crime, repress internal disturbances, maintain security and public tranquillity, apprehend offenders, bring offenders to justice, duly enforce all written laws with which it is directly charged and generally maintain peace. The Service comprises of three main departments – Operations, Crime Investigations, and Support Services, broken down into eight, six, and nine sub-Departments/Sections and Key Functions respectively.

www.gov.bw/ministries/botswana-police-service

Burkina Faso National State Security Council (CNSE)

The National State Security Council (CNSE) is Burkina Faso’s central authority for internal and external intelligence, responsible for safeguarding national stability and protecting the strategic interests of the state. Operating with institutional independence, the CNSE oversees intelligence collection, analysis, and coordination across all sectors of national life, ensuring an integrated approach to threat anticipation, crisis management, and security governance. The Council plays a pivotal role in advising senior leadership on emerging risks, shaping national-security priorities, and guiding inter-agency cooperation. Its mandate spans counter-terrorism, political and social risk monitoring, and the protection of critical institutions. Through its strategic oversight, the CNSE supports a coherent national-security architecture capable of responding to complex, evolving threats while reinforcing state resilience and public safety..

Burundi National Defence Force (FDNB)

The Burundi National Defence Force (FDNB) is responsible for safeguarding national sovereignty, protecting territorial integrity, and supporting internal stability. Operating under the Ministry of National Defence and Veterans Affairs, the FDNB conducts land, air, and lake security operations, contributes to border protection, and supports civil authorities during emergencies. It is also a significant contributor to AU and UN peace support missions. Current priority areas include force modernisation, mobility and logistics, secure communications, training and professionalisation, counter-terrorism capability, and enhanced maritime operations on Lake Tanganyika. The FDNB is also focused on interoperability, intelligence support, and improved infrastructure to strengthen readiness. The FDNB works with regional and international partners to advance cross-border security, counter-trafficking, and operational resilience.

www.mdnac.gov.bi

Chad National Police

The Chad National Police is responsible for maintaining internal security, public order, and the protection of citizens across the Republic of Chad. Operating under the Ministry of Public Security and Immigration, the Police lead on crime prevention, investigations, border and migration control, counter-terrorism support, and community security, working closely with gendarmerie, intelligence, and regional authorities. The force plays a central role in urban security, critical-infrastructure protection, traffic and highway policing, and emergency response, particularly in high-risk and border-adjacent areas. Current priorities include modernising policing capabilities, strengthening mobility and communications, enhancing forensic and investigative tools, improving border-management systems, and expanding training and professionalisation programmes. The Chad National Police also cooperates with regional and international partners to address terrorism, trafficking, and cross-border crime..

CISSA - AUC's Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa

CISSA was established on 26 August 2004 in Abuja, Nigeria by Heads of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa. CISSA's raison d'être is to assist the African Union and all its institutions to effectively address the seemingly intractable security challenges confronting Africa, with among others, functions and the objective to provide leadership with regard to intelligence and security matters in furtherance of peace, security and stability in Africa. It was also conceived as a mechanism of dialogue, study, analysis, consulting, concerting, and adopting common strategies towards common security challenges among Intelligence and Security Organizations of Africa.

EASF - Eastern Africa Standby Force

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is a regional organization whose mandate is to enhance peace and security in the Eastern Africa region. It is one of the five regional multidimensional Forces of the African Standby Force (ASF) consisting of Military, Police and Civilian components. EASF was established in 2004 as a regional mechanism to provide capability for rapid deployment of forces to carry out preventive deployment, rapid intervention, peace support/stability operations and peace enforcement. EASF attained its Full Operational Capability in 2014 and has now moved to the deployment phase, a status that enables it to participate in Peace Support Operations (PSOs) and Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disaster Support (HANDS) as and when mandated by the African Union and the EASF Summit of Heads of State and Governments.

www.easfcom.org

Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF)

The Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) comprise the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Air Defense Forces, operating under the President as Supreme Commander, with the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff overseeing all branches. As one of Africa’s largest and most capable militaries, the EAF is mandated to protect national sovereignty, secure borders, safeguard critical infrastructure, and support regional stability. In addition to national responsibilities, the EAF plays an active role in collective African security, participating in multinational exercises, peacekeeping missions, and intelligence-sharing frameworks. Its engagement in African Union and multilateral defence dialogues reflects a strategic commitment to cooperative security, capacity-building, and interoperability. Leveraging extensive experience in counter-terrorism, border management, and maritime security, the EAF contributes to strengthening continental defence architecture and advancing a secure environment that supports sustainable development across Africa.

www.mod.gov.eg/ModWebSite

Equatorial Guinea Department of External Security

The Department of External Security is responsible for safeguarding Equatorial Guinea’s external security interests, protecting national sovereignty, and monitoring threats originating beyond the country’s borders. Operating within the national-security architecture, the department leads on strategic intelligence, foreign-threat assessment, counter-terrorism awareness, and international security cooperation, working closely with regional and global partners. Its functions include monitoring cross-border risks, supporting diplomatic security engagements, and contributing to national decision-making on external security matters. Priority areas include intelligence modernisation, secure communications, analytical capability, cyber-threat monitoring, and enhanced cooperation mechanisms with neighbouring states and multilateral organisations. The department also seeks to strengthen training, technology adoption, and interoperability to improve national resilience..

Ethiopian Ministry of Defense (ENDF)

The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense oversees national defence policy, force readiness, and the strategic direction of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF). The ENDF plays a central role in national security, counter-terrorism, border protection, and regional stability, with a long history of contributing to peace operations and security cooperation across the Horn of Africa. The Director General for Foreign Relations & Military Cooperation leads Ethiopia’s military diplomacy, coordinating engagement with defence attachés, regional organisations, and international partners. The Directorate provides regular briefings to foreign missions, supports bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation, and advances Ethiopia’s priorities in peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and regional security collaboration. Current focus areas include strengthening strategic partnerships, enhancing interoperability, supporting the Pretoria peace-accord implementation, and deepening cooperation on Red Sea and Horn of Africa security..

European Commission - International Partnerships

The Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is part of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union. DG INTPA’s mandate is to contribute - in the context of the European Union’s external relations - to sustainable development, the eradication of poverty, peace and the protection of human rights, through international partnerships that uphold and promote European values and interests. Under the geopolitical ambition and political guidelines set by the President of the European Commission, DG INTPA leads on international cooperation, building partnerships with countries and organisations across the globe. DG INTPA works hand in hand with its partners, setting policy agendas, taking initiatives and ensuring effective implementation of its actions for the ultimate shared benefit of EU citizens and people across the world. As part of this effort, Global Gateway serves as the EU’s main investment strategy for international partnerships, fostering smart, clean, and secure infrastructure while promoting fair, values-driven, and mutually beneficial cooperation.

commission.europa.eu/about/departments-and-executive-agencies/international-partnerships_en

Ghana Armed Forces

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) comprise the Army, Navy and Air Force, operating under the Ministry of Defence with a mandate to safeguard Ghana’s sovereignty, protect its territorial integrity, and support national stability. The GAF play a central role in counter-terrorism, border security, maritime security, internal-security support, and crisis-response operations, while contributing significantly to UN and regional peacekeeping missions across Africa. GAF continues to strengthen its force readiness, joint-operations capability, intelligence integration, logistics, and air- and maritime-domain awareness, with growing emphasis on modernisation, cyber resilience, and interoperability with regional and international partners. Priority areas include countering violent extremism, enhancing mobility and surveillance, strengthening training institutions, and deepening defence cooperation to address emerging security challenges in West Africa..

gafonline.mil.gh

Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC)

The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) operates under the Ghana Boundary Commission Act, 2024 (Act 1123), which mandates it to determine and demarcate Ghana’s international land boundaries and delimit the country’s maritime and airspace boundaries in accordance with accepted principles of international law. Its core mission is to secure and protect the territorial interests of the Republic of Ghana. GhBC leads boundary surveys, physical demarcation, marker maintenance, and technical negotiations with neighbouring states, while coordinating closely with national security agencies to ensure the integrity and security of all borders. The Commission also advances cross-border cooperation, dispute prevention, and institutional capacity building, and engages regional and international partners on boundary governance, geospatial technologies, and modern border-management solutions.

www.ghanaboundarycommission.org

Ghana Cyber Security Authority (CSA)

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) is Ghana’s national agency mandated under the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) to regulate, promote, and coordinate all cybersecurity activities. Established to safeguard the country’s digital ecosystem, the Authority strengthens national resilience by overseeing licensing and accreditation, enforcing cybersecurity standards, and protecting Critical Information Infrastructure. CSA leads nationwide awareness, capacity-building, and incident-response efforts, operating a 24/7 reporting system and the national short code 292 for rapid support. It also drives major public-engagement initiatives, including the annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and the National Cyber Challenge, which develops youth talent and builds Ghana’s future cybersecurity workforce. At the policy level, CSA advises government on emerging threats, advances frameworks for digital trust, and fosters regional and international cooperation. Its overarching vision is to build a secure and resilient digital Ghana, enabling innovation while protecting national interests.

www.csa.gov.gh

Ghana Ministry of the Interior

The Ministry of the Interior (MINTER) is mandated to ensure internal security and the maintenance of law and order across Ghana. Its core responsibilities include formulating internal security policies, coordinating the performance of the security sector, and overseeing agencies such as the Police Service, Immigration Service, Prisons Service, Fire Service, NADMO, and related regulatory bodies. MINTER leads on crime prevention, public safety, border and migration management, counter-terrorism coordination, disaster response, and community security initiatives, working closely with the National Security Council and regional authorities. It also develops regulations, promotes modern management and information systems, and builds partnerships with international and local stakeholders to strengthen national resilience. The Ministry plays a central role in curfew management, crisis response, firearms control, and national preparedness, positioning it as a key government institution for security cooperation and engagement with industry, development partners, and multilateral organisations.

www.mint.gov.gh

Ghana Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC)

The Ghana Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is the national authority responsible for drug law enforcement, counter-narcotics intelligence, prevention, and international cooperation. Established under Act 1019, NACOC leads Ghana’s efforts to detect, investigate, and disrupt drug trafficking networks, working closely with the Police, Immigration Service, Customs, and international partners. The Commission also coordinates drug-use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programmes, and supports national policy development through research and public education. Priority areas include intelligence-led operations, border-security enhancement, forensic and analytical capability, digital case-management systems, training, and strengthened inter-agency and cross-border cooperation. NACOC engages with regional and global partners to counter transnational organised crime and protect Ghana’s security and public health..

www.ncc.gov.gh

Ghana National Commission on Small Arms & Light Weapons (NACSA)

The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) is the national body mandated to prevent, combat, and eradicate the illicit manufacture, trafficking, and proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Operating under the Ministry of the Interior, NACSA leads policy development, arms-control regulation, marking and tracing, stockpile management, public education, and community-level violence-prevention initiatives. The Commission works closely with security agencies, border authorities, and international partners to strengthen arms-control systems, cross-border cooperation, and intelligence-led interventions. Priority areas include improved data systems, secure armoury management, tracing technologies, capacity-building, and enhanced community engagement to reduce armed violence and support national and regional security..

www.smallarmscommission.gov.gh

Ghana National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) is Ghana’s principal government agency mandated to coordinate disaster prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience-building efforts nationwide. NADMO works closely with government institutions, local authorities, development partners, academia, and communities to reduce the impacts of disasters such as floods, droughts, fires, coastal erosion, epidemics, and other emergencies. The Organization is committed to strengthening national resilience through proactive disaster risk reduction strategies and effective emergency coordination. NADMO’s current priority focus areas include early warning systems, geospatial intelligence and big data analytics, climate change adaptation, flood forecasting and monitoring, disaster risk financing, emergency communication systems, and community resilience strengthening. The Organization is also advancing digital transformation initiatives to improve real-time disaster monitoring, decision-making, and coordinated emergency response across Ghana.

www.nadmo.gov.gh

Ghana Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI)

The Ghana Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) is the civilian domestic intelligence and security agency responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating intelligence to protect Ghana’s national security. Operating under the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030), BNI leads on counter-terrorism, counter-espionage, organised-crime intelligence, cyber-threat monitoring, and internal security investigations, working closely with defence, police, immigration, and other national-security bodies. The Bureau supports early-warning, crisis-response, and strategic decision-making, and plays a central role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and national stability. Priority areas include intelligence modernisation, secure communications, digital-forensics capability, data-analytics tools, training, and enhanced inter-agency cooperation. BNI also engages regional and international partners to strengthen cross-border intelligence and resilience.

nib.gov.gh

Ghana Navy

The Ghana Navy is responsible for safeguarding Ghana’s maritime domain, protecting territorial waters, offshore resources, critical maritime infrastructure, and ensuring the security of the Gulf of Guinea. Its core mandate includes maritime law enforcement, counter-piracy, counter-narcotics, fisheries protection, search and rescue, and support to joint and multinational operations. As the maritime arm of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Navy continues to strengthen its surveillance, interdiction, and maritime-domain-awareness capabilities, with growing emphasis on coastal radar integration, unmanned systems, secure communications, and fleet modernisation. The Navy works closely with regional and international partners through ECOWAS, the Yaoundé Architecture, and multinational exercises, and is actively engaging industry on solutions that enhance operational readiness, logistics, training, and interoperability across the Gulf of Guinea security environment.

navyonline.mil.gh

Ghana Police Service (GPS)

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) is the primary law-enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, protecting life and property, and supporting national-security operations across the country. Operating under the Ministry of the Interior, the GPS delivers policing through specialised directorates covering criminal investigations, intelligence, counter-terrorism, cybercrime, border and immigration support, public-order management, and community policing. The Service plays a central role in countering violent extremism, organised crime, trafficking, and emerging cyber-enabled threats, while supporting joint operations with the Armed Forces and other security agencies. Current priorities include intelligence-led policing, digital transformation, mobility and communications upgrades, officer training, and strengthened community-security partnerships to enhance safety and resilience nationwide..

police.gov.gh

Guinea Ministry of Security & Civil Protection

The Ministry of Security and Civil Protection (MSPC) is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Guinea’s national policies on security, policing, and civil protection. Its mandate spans public safety, crime prevention, counter-terrorism, cybercrime coordination, border management, and the protection of high-value installations and dignitaries. The Ministry also leads reforms in the security and civil-protection sectors, including recruitment, training, career development, and professional standards for the National Police and Civil Protection services. The MSPC plays a central role in maintaining public order, combating organised crime, illicit trafficking, and transnational threats, while ensuring the protection of vulnerable populations and the promotion of human-rights-based policing. It oversees identity management, regulates private security, and coordinates national disaster-response operations, including fire, accident, and major-incident management. Through regional and international cooperation, the Ministry contributes to strengthening national sovereignty, internal stability, and cross-border security resilience.

www.mhewc.org/guinea

Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI)

The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI) is a Ghana-based non-profit maritime think tank committed to advancing maritime knowledge, policy, and professional development across the Gulf of Guinea region. The Institute brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to address emerging maritime challenges and opportunities through research, advocacy, and capacity building. GoGMI’s priority focus areas include strategic maritime research, maritime safety and security, ocean governance, and Blue Economy development. The Institute also promotes evidence-based policymaking, stakeholder engagement, and regional cooperation to strengthen maritime governance and sustainable use of marine resources. Through professional training programmes, conferences, publications, and partnerships, GoGMI works to enhance human capacity and support informed decision-making within the maritime sector. Its overarching goal is to contribute to a secure, sustainable, and prosperous maritime domain that drives economic growth and development throughout the Gulf of Guinea and beyond.

www.gogmi.org.gh

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission for Ghana, Togo and Benin supports governments and partners to strengthen migration governance, border management, and the protection and resilience of migrants and communities across the sub-region. Its work spans migration health, emergency preparedness and response, counter-trafficking, voluntary return and reintegration, community stabilisation, and data-driven mobility analysis, alongside targeted technical assistance and policy support aligned with international standards. Guided by its global strategic priorities, IOM focuses on three core objectives: saving lives and protecting people on the move; driving solutions to displacement by addressing the impacts of climate change, conflict and instability; and facilitating safe, regular migration pathways through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches. Through these efforts, the Mission plays a critical role in advancing safe, orderly, and regular migration across Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

www.iom.int

INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa

The INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa serves as the central hub for international police cooperation across the sub-region, strengthening operational coordination among member countries and linking them to INTERPOL’s global network. The Bureau supports joint operations, regional training, intelligence exchange, and capacity-building, while facilitating collaboration against terrorism, organised crime, trafficking, cybercrime, and other transnational threats. It provides secure connectivity to INTERPOL’s I-24/7 global communication system, enabling access to INTERPOL policing capabilities including notices, databases, criminal-analysis tools, and operational support services delivered by the General Secretariat in Lyon. Priority areas include enhanced information-sharing, border-security support, regional interoperability, and strengthening national central bureaus to improve collective security across West Africa..

www.interpol.int

Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS)

The concept of establishing the KCGS is to pool the resources held within various Government agencies which have statutory responsibility over Kenya’s maritime domain. This domain has both state and non-state actors in various activities including exploration and exploitation of marine living and non-living resources, fiscal, immigration, shipping and sanitary laws. KCGS aims to strengthen and enhance enforcement of laws and regulations applicable in Kenya’s territorial and inland waters, in particular those relating to maritime security and safety; fisheries protection, pollution control; sanitation; customs; narcotic drugs; prohibited plants; psychotropics substances; illegal firearms and ammunition; and protection of maritime resources. KCGS is empowered to arrest and prosecute persons suspected of committing offences in Kenya´s territorial and inland waters. In addition, KCGS undertakes emergency response as maritime search and rescue and response to maritime spills.

www.kcgs.go.ke

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC)

Established by Ghana’s Ministry of Defence and commissioned in 2004, KAIPTC is a leading regional Centre of Excellence designated by ECOWAS, providing internationally recognized training, education, and research in peace and security. With over 25,000 alumni across military, police, and civilian sectors, KAIPTC supports the capacity development of ECOWAS, AU, UN, CSOs, and Member States. Its core focus areas include conflict prevention, peace operations, governance, and post-conflict peacebuilding. The Centre also advances thought leadership through its Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research (FAAR), and champions’ inclusive peace through its Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI). KAIPTC’s 2024–2028 strategy aims to enhance Africa’s peace and security architecture through tailored training, policy dialogue, and strategic partnerships.

www.kaiptc.org

Liberia National Police (LNP)

Following Liberia’s independence in 1847, early law-and-order functions were carried out by appointed “favourite servants,” who were compensated through the cases they handled. A major shift came in 1925 when President Charles D. B. King established the first Constabulary Police Force under Major Abraham Butler, marking the country’s first organised policing structure. Reform accelerated in 1947 when President William V. S. Tubman brought in Sergeant Leone M. Jordan from the Kansas City Police to modernise the force. His recommendations led to the nationalisation and formal legal establishment of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in 1956. A new era began in 2016 with the LNP Act of 2015, which redefined the institution as a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Justice.

www.lnp.gov.lr

Madagascar National Police; Ministry of Public Security

The Malagasy Police Institution was created after Madagascar’s independence. Since 1963, the police forces and services have been under the Ministry of Public Security, whose responsibilities include protecting the institutions of the Republic, guaranteeing the free exercise of fundamental freedoms, enforcing laws and regulations, ensuring the protection of people and property, maintaining public order, and safeguarding national interests in accordance with the preservation of national sovereignty. The National Police previously consisted of fifteen directorates. Since 2025, it has been composed of sixteen directorates, each represented within the regional public security structure. Police stations and other specialized services form the basic operational levels of this organization.

Malawi Defence Force (MDF)

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) is responsible for safeguarding Malawi’s sovereignty, supporting national stability, and contributing to regional peace and security. The MDF is composed of four sister services: the Malawi Army, Malawi Air Force, Malawi Navy, and the Malawi National Service, the latter focused on enhancing economic activities that support both national development and MDF operational resilience. The MDF conducts territorial defence, border security, disaster response, counter-trafficking operations, and support to civil authorities, while contributing to SADC and UN peace support missions. The Navy secures Malawi’s inland waters, particularly Lake Malawi, through patrols, interdiction, and maritime safety operations. The MDF continues to prioritise force modernisation, training, mobility, maritime capability, and interoperable systems, and engages regional and international partners to strengthen readiness and operational effectiveness.

mdf.gov.mw

Mauritania National Police

The Mauritania National Police is responsible for maintaining internal security, public order, and the protection of citizens across the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Operating under the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the Police lead on crime prevention, investigations, counter-terrorism support, border and migration control, and community security, working closely with gendarmerie, intelligence, and regional partners. The force plays a central role in urban security, critical-infrastructure protection, traffic policing, and emergency response, particularly in high-risk and border-adjacent areas. Priority areas include modernising policing capabilities, strengthening mobility and communications, enhancing forensic and analytical tools, improving border-management systems, and expanding training and professionalisation programmes. The Mauritania National Police also cooperates with international partners to address terrorism, trafficking, and cross-border crime, reinforcing national and regional stability.

MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade (FIB)

The Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) under the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is a unique, robust peacekeeping formation mandated to take offensive action against armed groups that threaten stability in eastern DRC. Its primary objective is to neutralize and disarm negative forces, including insurgent and terrorist groups, in order to create a secure environment for civilians and support the authority of the Congolese state. Unlike traditional peacekeeping units, the FIB is specifically authorized to conduct targeted offensive operations, often in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). Key priority focus areas include: Protection of civilians from armed group violence; Targeted Offensive operations to dismantle armed groups such as the ADF and other militias; Support to stabilization efforts, enabling humanitarian access and restoration of state authority; Capacity building and coordination with FARDC and regional partners; and Securing key terrain and population centers to prevent resurgence of conflict. Overall, the FIB plays a critical role in shifting MONUSCO from traditional peacekeeping toward peace enforcement and stabilization in one of Africa’s most complex conflict environments.

monusco.unmissions.org

Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR)

The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) are responsible for the defence of the nation by ensuring, at all times and under all circumstances, the security of the Kingdom, the integrity of its territory and institutions, as well as the protection of people's lives and property. As a modern, multi-domain force, the FAR are tasked with safeguarding the country's land, air, and maritime borders, while also contributing to public service missions. Committed to the promotion of peace and security and to the respect of international law, the FAR actively participate in peace support operations as well as humanitarian, medical, and social assistance initiatives across the African continent. Drawing on a long tradition of international cooperation and joint exercises, the FAR continue their efforts to modernize their forces, enhance interoperability, and strengthen operational capabilities, while expanding their engagement in strategically significant, technology-intensive domains.

Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)

Operating within the authorized AU Peace and Security Council mandate, it is the Multinational Joint Task Force's (MNJTF) mission to create a safe and secure environment in the areas affected by the activities of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups, in order to significantly reduce violence against civilians and other abuses, including sexual and gender-based violence, in full compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law and the UN HRDDP.

www.mnjtffmm.org

NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Naples

Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFCNP) is one of three Joint Force Commands in the NATO Command Structure. Its mission is to prepare for, plan and conduct military operations to preserve the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states throughout SACEUR's Area of Responsibility (AOR) and beyond. JFC Naples contributes to crisis management and deterrence by ensuring that assigned headquarters and forces are at the designated state of readiness for the conduct and support of operations, and to conduct prudent operational level military analysis and planning that includes the identification of required forces. JFC Naples also contributes to the development, conduct and evaluation of exercises to train Allied and Partner HQs and Forces in NATO joint/combined procedures. It contributes to stability throughout the Euro-Atlantic area through cooperation and dialogue under Partnership for Peace, the Mediterranean Dialogue, as well as other initiatives in the field of consultation and engagement of non-NATO nations.

www.nato.int

Nigeria Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is the highest military command and control institution of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, responsible for coordinating joint military operations, defence policy, strategic planning, force development, and inter-service cooperation among the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Through integrated planning and command structures, DHQ provides strategic direction for national defence and supports the Government of Nigeria in addressing both conventional and emerging security challenges. Current priority focus areas include counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations, maritime security, border protection, intelligence-led operations, defence transformation, force modernization, regional security cooperation, and the development of joint operational capabilities to enhance national and regional security.

defencehq.mil.ng

Nigeria Police Force

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) serves to make Nigeria safer and more secure for economic development and growth; to create a safe and secure environment for everyone living in Nigeria. The Force's mission is realised through; 1) partner with other relevant Security Agencies and the public in gathering, collating and sharing information and intelligence with the intention of ensuring the safety and security of the country; 2) participate in efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of crime while ensuring that any criminal act is investigated so as to bring the criminals to justice in a fair and professional manner; 3) engender an efficient, effective, well-trained and highly motivated workforce, with deliberate efforts aimed at improving the capacity and welfare of all officers and men of the Force; 4) build a people’s friendly Police Force that will respect and uphold the fundamental rights of all citizens; and 5) build a gender sensitive and gender friendly Police Force that will give equal opportunity to female Police Officers. Additionally, prioritizing collaboration and cooperation with international law enforcement agencies and partners in combating transnational crime.

www.npf.gov.ng

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is a federal paramilitary organisation mandated to protect lives, critical national assets, and infrastructure across Nigeria. Established in 2003 and strengthened by the NSCDC Act of 2007, the Corps plays a central role in national security through its work in crisis response, community safety, and the protection of strategic installations such as oil and gas infrastructure, power facilities, and telecommunications assets. The NSCDC also leads on disaster management, counter-vandalism operations, private guard company regulation, and civil protection services, working closely with government ministries, security agencies, and international partners. With commands in all 36 states and the FCT, the Corps combines law-enforcement capability with community-focused engagement to prevent crime, support emergency response, and enhance national resilience. Under the leadership of the Commandant General, the NSCDC continues to expand its operational capacity, training, and technology adoption to meet evolving security challenges across Nigeria.

NDDC.gov.ng

PanAfricare

PanAfricare is an independent non-profit organization headquartered in Senegal, dedicated to improving lives across the continent through African-led development. Building on Africare's 50-year legacy, our core expertise lies in Health, Agriculture/Food Security, and Capacity Strengthening. In 2025, PanAfricare invested over $5 million in diverse projects, benefiting more than 1 million people across Angola, Burkina Faso, Chad, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Zimbabwe.

panafricare.org

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) / MoD

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is mandated to defend Rwanda’s territorial integrity, national sovereignty, and national interests. Its responsibilities also include collaborating with other security organs to safeguard public order, participating in humanitarian relief operations, contributing to national development, and supporting international peacekeeping and training missions. The RDF has successfully fulfilled these responsibilities by maintaining a capable defence force, promoting collective security, strengthening defence diplomacy, and earning the trust and support of the Rwandan people. Today, the RDF continues to modernize through professional military training, formal education, gender mainstreaming, humanitarian activities, and strategic partnerships that contribute to Rwanda’s sustainable development and security.

www.mod.gov.rw/rdf/overview

Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA)

The Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA) leads the United States Air Force and Space Force’s global engagement, shaping security cooperation, international partnerships, and capability development with allied and partner nations. SAF/IA oversees foreign military sales, international armaments cooperation, policy alignment, and strategic planning, ensuring partners have access to interoperable, modern air and space capabilities. The organisation supports training, education, technology transfer, and operational collaboration, while advancing shared priorities in airpower, space operations, cyber defence, and integrated deterrence. Current focus areas include strengthening regional partnerships, enhancing interoperability, supporting capacity-building programmes, and enabling partners to adopt advanced systems and resilient architectures. SAF/IA plays a central role in promoting collective security through sustained international cooperation..

www.af.mil/Secretariat-of-the-Air-Force/International-Affairs-SAF-IA

Somalia National Army

The Somalia National Army (SNA) is the primary land force responsible for defending Somalia’s sovereignty, supporting national stabilisation, and countering insurgent and terrorist threats. Operating under the Ministry of Defence, the SNA leads counter-al-Shabaab operations, territorial security, and joint operations with regional and international partners, including ATMIS and bilateral mission supporters. The Army is undergoing significant modernisation, restructuring, and professionalisation, with a focus on building integrated command structures, improving mobility, strengthening logistics, and enhancing specialised units. Priority areas include intelligence-led operations, secure communications, engineering and EOD capability, border-security support, and expanded training and mentoring programmes. The SNA remains central to Somalia’s long-term security transition and national resilience..

South Africa State Security Agency (SSA)

The State Security Agency (SSA) is South Africa’s civilian intelligence service responsible for domestic and foreign intelligence, early-warning, and safeguarding national security. Operating under the Ministry in the Presidency for State Security, the SSA leads on strategic threat assessment, counter-intelligence, counter-espionage, cyber-threat monitoring, and protection of critical national interests, supporting executive decision-making and national-security coordination. The Agency works closely with defence, police, border, and disaster-management structures, as well as regional and international partners, to address terrorism, organised crime, hybrid threats, and cross-border risks. Priority areas include intelligence modernisation, secure communications, data analytics, cyber resilience, training, and strengthened inter-agency cooperation.

www.ssa.gov.za

South African National Defence Force (SANDF)

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is responsible for safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty, supporting national-security objectives, and contributing to regional stability. Representing the SANDF at ASEC, the South African Navy (SAN) is mandated to conduct naval operations in defence of the Republic and to protect its maritime interests, assets, and sea lines of communication. The Navy provides maritime surveillance, patrols, interdiction, search-and-rescue, and coastal-security operations, operating from its principal bases in Simon’s Town and Durban. Its structure includes a Naval Headquarters, a Fleet Command, 14 ships and submarines, and multiple shore units, enabling both national missions and regional cooperation. Priority areas include fleet preparation and readiness, maritime-domain awareness, maritime security operations, and enhanced interoperability with African and international partners.

www.dod.mil.za

South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan is responsible for shaping the country’s foreign policy, diplomatic engagement, and international partnerships, advancing national interests and supporting regional stability. The Ministry leads on bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, treaty negotiations, consular services, and international cooperation, working closely with regional organisations, development partners, and global institutions. It plays a central role in peacebuilding, economic diplomacy, humanitarian coordination, and promoting South Sudan’s integration into regional and international frameworks. Priority areas include strengthening diplomatic capacity, enhancing international cooperation mechanisms, supporting peace and security initiatives, and expanding partnerships in governance, development, and resilience. The Ministry remains a key actor in South Sudan’s external relations and long-term stabilisation..

mofaic.gov.ss

Tanzania Police Force (TPF)

The Tanzania Police Force (TPF) is responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting life and property, and preventing crime in Tanzania. The TPF is divided into departments, each led by a commissioner The departments are as follows: Administration and Human Resource Management; Criminal Investigation; Forensic Bureau; Operation and Training; Community Policing & Engagement; Finance and Logistics; Criminal Intelligence; and the Zanzibar Police. The TPF’s main priority areas include combating terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and wildlife crime. The TPF also aims to improve community policing by building trust between the police and the public. The TPF’s core values include Professionalism, Ethics adhered, Customer focus, Accountability and responsibility, Teamwork, Impartiality, Community responsibility, Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Adherence to laws and regulations, Proactiveness, and Confidentiality.

www.tpf.go.tz

Tunisian Air Force (TAF)

The Tunisian Air Force (TAF) is responsible for safeguarding national airspace, supporting joint operations, and providing rapid-response capabilities across Tunisia’s land and maritime borders. In addition to its core missions in air-surveillance, mobility, counter-terrorism support, and search-and-rescue, the TAF is expanding into the space domain, introducing space studies into its educational curriculum and preparing to launch its first CubeSat for didactic and training purposes. The TAF is strongly committed to regional cooperation, aiming to position itself as a training hub for African partners in aviation education and technical development. Internationally, it is highly engaged in UN peace operations, currently deploying a UH-60 helicopter unit and a C-130 transport unit to MINUSCA, alongside staff officers and military observers.

www.defense.tn

U.S. AFRICOM J80

U.S. AFRICOM J80 collaborates with international partners in support of research, development, technology & evaluation, science & technology, demonstrations, experiments, capability transition efforts, concept development, scientist exchanges, foreign comparative tests, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education outreach events. Their mission is to lead and manage the acceleration of capability development in support of the United States Africa Command’s mission to disrupt transnational threats, prevent and mitigate conflict, build defense capabilities and promote regional stability and prosperity by way of science, technology and innovation activities. Their focus areas include Personnel Recovery & Accountability, Resilient Communications Architectures and Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Non-traditional and Digital ISR, and Austere Medical Support. Additional focus areas are Global Integration Enablers, Mission Assurance & Protection, Operational Energy , Environmental Monitoring, AI/ML & Enhanced Data Analytics, and Low Resource Language Identification. These technology focus areas also support United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) and the African Union Science, Technology & Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA), including but not limited to expeditionary basing, medical support, civil engineering, and disease control and prevention. AFRICOM offers a permissive operational test environment for high technology readiness level (TRL) capabilities, with experimentation opportunities through major exercises, operational assessments, and direct engagement initiatives.

www.africom.mil

U.S. Navy 6th Fleet

U.S. Navy 6th Fleet (C6F) conducts full-spectrum naval operations, security cooperation, and maritime partnership activities across Europe and Africa to advance regional stability, freedom of navigation, and collective maritime security. Operating from Naples, Italy, C6F provides the U.S. Navy’s forward presence across the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Baltic, and the waters surrounding Africa. For Africa, the Fleet leads maritime security engagements, capacity-building, exercises, and operational coordination with African navies and coast guards, supporting partners in counter-piracy, maritime domain awareness, interdiction, and coastal security. The N5 Directorate shapes strategy, plans, and theatre security cooperation, with N51 focused on strengthening bilateral and multilateral engagements, enhancing interoperability, and aligning U.S. maritime support with African partner priorities. C6F remains a key U.S. instrument for maritime partnership, crisis response, and regional deterrence across both continents.

www.c6f.navy.mil

UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is a special political mission under the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), established in 2002. Led by SRSG Leonardo Santos Simão, UNOWAS promotes preventive diplomacy, mediation, and political stability in West Africa and the Sahel. Working with regional bodies like ECOWAS, the African Union, and the Lake Chad Basin Commission. UNOWAS addresses cross-border threats such as terrorism, organized crime, and maritime insecurity. It supports inclusive peacebuilding, election-related conflict prevention, and implementation of the Women, Peace and Security and Youth, Peace and Security agendas. It also focuses on the security impacts of climate change. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) chairs the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC), overseeing the peaceful implementation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the land and maritime boundary between Cameroon and Nigeria. The CNMC also mobilizes support for confidence-building initiatives aimed at addressing the needs of populations affected by the demarcation and developing projects to promote joint economic ventures and cross-border cooperation.

unowas.unmissions.org

UN Population Fund (UNFPA) West & Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO)

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health, population, data, and youth agency, delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's Regional Office for West and Central Africa is based in Dakar, Senegal, covering 23 countries from those in the upper middle income bracket, to those experiencing conflicts and humanitarian emergencies. We work with governments and populations to help fulfil their collective sustainable development aspirations, within the framework of rights, dignity and choices.

wcaro.unfpa.org

UNDSS DRO Africa (Department of Safety & Security)

The UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) - Division of Regional Operations (DRO) Africa provides security leadership, risk management, and operational support to enable UN programmes across the continent. As part of the UN Security Management System, UNDSS ensures that UN personnel, assets, and operations can function within acceptable levels of security risk, even in complex and high-threat environments. DRO Africa oversees field security operations, crisis response, security information analysis, and coordination with UN agencies, host governments, and humanitarian partners. Its work includes threat assessments, mission planning, protective security, emergency preparedness, and support to humanitarian access. With a presence across UN duty stations in Africa, UNDSS DRO plays a critical role in enabling safe delivery of UN mandates, strengthening operational resilience, and supporting partners during conflict, disaster, and complex emergencies..

www.un.org/safety-and-security

UN-Habitat

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is the UN’s focal agency for sustainable urbanization, promoting inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities worldwide. Operating in more than 90 countries, it delivers its mandate through four functions: generating knowledge and norms; providing technical assistance and operational programmes; advocating for sustainable urban development; and fostering partnerships with governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector. UN-Habitat’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan prioritizes adequate housing and informal-settlement upgrading, reducing spatial inequality, advancing shared prosperity, strengthening climate action, and enhancing urban-crisis preparedness and response. In Ghana, UN-Habitat has supported national policies on slum upgrading, housing, climate-action planning, and urban sanitation. Key initiatives include the SMART SDG programme, which uses data-driven methods to translate SDGs into investment-ready decisions for cities, and the coastal-resilience project in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, which strengthens climate adaptation and community resilience in vulnerable coastal settlements.

unhabitat.org/ghana

UNHRD/WFP - UN Humanitarian Response Depot

When governments, international organisations, NGOs and UN agencies need to strengthen their ability to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies, they turn to the UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) network, managed by the World Food Programme. UNHRD is now a global humanitarian platform providing comprehensive supply-chain services, including procurement, transport, technical support, temperature-sensitive logistics, and free storage for emergency supplies such as medical kits, shelter items, operational equipment and specialised assets. The network consists of five strategically located hubs in Accra, Brindisi, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and Panama, each hosted by national governments and positioned near major airports, ports and logistics corridors to enable rapid dispatch of relief items worldwide. Through this proactive positioning and 24/7 partner support, UNHRD enables the humanitarian community to deliver life-saving assistance to affected populations within 24–48 hours of an emergency, while fostering innovation, sustainability and collaboration across its global partner base.

www.unhrd.org

WFP Mauritania - World Food Programme

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the UN’s frontline agency for emergency food assistance, resilience building, and food-systems support, working to reduce hunger and strengthen stability in fragile and climate-affected regions. In Mauritania and the wider Sahel, WFP supports food security, nutrition, shock-responsive safety nets, school feeding, and community resilience programmes, while responding to climate shocks, displacement, and cross-border vulnerabilities. WFP works closely with government institutions, humanitarian partners, and regional bodies to enhance early-warning, supply-chain capacity, and integrated crisis-response mechanisms. Priority areas include climate adaptation, social-protection systems, data-driven targeting, and strengthening national capacities to manage recurrent shocks and promote long-term food security.

www.wfp.org

World Vision International (WVI)

World Vision International (WVI) is a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on improving the well-being of vulnerable children, families, and communities. In West and Central Africa (WCA), the organization delivers large-scale development, humanitarian, and advocacy programs across a diverse and often fragile regional context. WVI operates widely across West and Central Africa, delivering integrated humanitarian, development, and advocacy programs focused on improving the well-being of vulnerable children and communities. In a region marked by poverty, insecurity, and climate risks, WVI prioritizes child protection, food security, health, and education. Its programs promote safe and healthy childhoods, strengthen livelihoods through climate-smart and income-generating activities, and expand access to healthcare, nutrition, clean water, and quality education. WVI also maintains strong emergency response capacity in crisis-affected areas such as the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, CAR, and eastern DRC, providing food assistance, shelter, and protection services to displaced populations. These efforts are increasingly linked with peacebuilding initiatives to strengthen community resilience. Through long-term, community-based programming and partnerships with governments, UN agencies, and local organizations, WVI plays a key role in addressing both immediate needs and underlying development challenges in the region.

www.wvi.org

Zambia Ministry of Defence

The Zambia Ministry of Defence is responsible for formulating and implementing national defence policy, overseeing the Zambia Defence Force - comprising the Zambia Army, Zambia Air Force, and Zambia National Service - and ensuring the protection of Zambia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Ministry leads on strategic planning, force readiness, defence diplomacy, and support to civil authorities, including disaster response and national-development initiatives. It works closely with regional bodies such as SADC and international partners to strengthen peacekeeping, counter-terrorism cooperation, border security, and regional stability. Priority areas include modernisation, mobility, logistics, training, cyber and communications resilience, and enhanced interoperability across the defence services.

www.mod.gov.zm

Zimbabwe Air Force (AFZ)

The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) was founded in 1980 after Zimbabwe attained Independence and is an arm of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF). The AFZ motto “Alæ Præsidio Patriæ” simply translated to “Our Wings are the Fortress of the Nation”, summarises the role of the AFZ in guaranteeing peace and security in Zimbabwe and beyond. Over the past years, the AFZ has developed into a strong and capable force as testified by the successful military and humanitarian operations conducted within and outside the borders of Zimbabwe. Notable military operations that the AFZ has conducted to promote peace in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region include the Mozambican and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) campaigns. On humanitarian operations, the AFZ has readily availed its air assets to save lives in Zimbabwe and the SADC region. This role has become more pronounced in the wake of notable rises in the frequency and intensity of both natural and man-made disasters.