Algeria was elected on Monday to preside over the African Police Cooperation Mechanism (Afripol), whose first general assembly is held in Algiers from 14 to 16 May, the African Union’s Commissioner for Peace and Security ( UA), Smaïl Chergui.
“The first General Assembly of Afripol opened in Algiers with the election of the congressional office and Algeria was chosen to lead the Afripol for a two-year term,” Chergui said in a statement. Statement to the press on the sidelines of the proceedings of this assembly.
He added that the posts of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice-Presidents have returned respectively to Uganda, Nigeria and the Central African Republic, while the post of rapporteur has been entrusted to Zambia. Speaking of a “strong presence” of African countries and of regional and global organizations at the Afripol AG, Chergui, speaking as the AU representative, welcomed the achievements Made by this Mechanism which now has a seat in Algiers.
He also highlighted the efforts of the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) to equip Afripol with necessary and modern means enabling the African police to “meet the challenges of peace and security”.
“We are proud of this achievement and as such, on behalf of the AU, I thank the President of the Republic, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the Algerian government and people for their continued and continuous support to Africa “Said Mr. Chergui.
The Secretary General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, Mohamed-Ali Komane, addressed his “thanks” to Algeria, “country of peace and security”, for hosting the work of this GA .
He also welcomed the role of Algeria “which is still present in regional and international forums”, highlighting the “great experience” of the Algerian police.
At the same time, Mr. Komane congratulated the Director-General of National Security, General Major Abdelghani Hamel, on his election as Afripol’s presidency, saying that it was “a just recognition for the efforts “He agreed in favor of peace and security and human rights.
