Rwanda National Police

Thirty-eight senior officers from 10 African countries currently attending the Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC), on Sunday, May 3, started their external study tour in Algeria as part of the year-long training offered at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District.

The 14th intake participants are from Eswatini, The Gambia, the Central African Republic, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda, which hosts the programme.

The delegation led by the NPC Commandant, Commissioner of Police (CP) Christophe Bizimungu, was received in Algeria by the Director General of National Security, Mr. Ali Badaoui.

The event was also attended by Rwanda’s Ambassador to Algeria, Vincent Karega, alongside senior Algerian Police officials.

In his welcome remarks, Mr. Badaoui emphasized the importance of continental solidarity in addressing shared security threats such as terrorism, cybercrime, and transnational organized crime.

He reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to supporting collaborative efforts through advanced training, technology sharing, and unified policing strategies.

“Africa’s security challenges demand collective solutions—rooted in trust, shared intelligence, and the continuous strengthening of our policing capabilities,” said Director General Ali Badaoui.

Ambassador Karega highlighted the significance of the visit in strengthening bilateral relations between Rwanda and Algeria, while also advancing broader African integration. 

He commended the growing cooperation between African Police institutions and reiterated Rwanda’s readiness to share professional expertise.

The day’s programme also featured a strategic briefing by Acting Director of the African Union Counter Terrorism Center (AUCTC), Idriss Mounir Lallali.

His presentation provided an in-depth analysis of terrorism trends across Africa, with a particular focus on the Sahel region, as well as ongoing interventions and challenges faced by the African Union in curbing extremist threats.

Participants later visited the Forensic Science and Technical Police Directorate, where they gained insights into the application of forensic technologies in modern policing, particularly in combating terrorism and cybercrime.

They also visited the Headquarters of AFRIPOL, where the delegation was briefed on the organization’s mandate, achievements, and strategic direction in enhancing law enforcement cooperation across Africa.

The engagements provided participants with key lessons on the importance of intelligence sharing, the integration of science and technology in modern policing, and the need for harmonized approaches to address emerging security challenges.