Interpol Elects Morocco as Africa’s New Vice-President \ Newslooks \ Washington \ Morocco was elected Interpol’s Vice-President for Africa at the 92nd General Assembly, marking a recognition of its security initiatives. With backing from 96 nations, Morocco’s election underscores its commitment to enhancing African and global security frameworks. This role aligns with Morocco’s South-South cooperation strategies.
Morocco’s Interpol Vice-Presidency for Africa Deep Look
In a significant move for African security leadership, Morocco was elected as Interpol’s Vice-President for Africa during the executive committee elections at the 92nd Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland, held from November 4 to 7. Morocco secured a commanding majority with the support of delegates from 96 member countries, reflecting the nation’s growing influence in international security.
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) confirmed Morocco’s election, noting that this achievement reinforces Morocco’s ongoing commitment to regional stability and the development of security frameworks across Africa. As a central player in promoting South-South cooperation, Morocco has aimed to enhance police infrastructure and collaboration within the African continent. This focus aligns with Morocco’s broader South-South cooperation goals—a strategic choice under High Royal Guidelines, emphasizing deepened ties with African nations across multiple sectors, including security.
Morocco’s candidate, Mohamed Dkhissi, who serves as both the Director of the Judicial Police and Head of Interpol-Rabat, was selected for this position. His election highlights Morocco’s emphasis on robust police cooperation, knowledge-sharing, and crime prevention initiatives to counter regional threats, especially those linked to organized crime networks and the misuse of advanced technologies by criminal organizations.
With Morocco’s appointment to the executive role of Vice-President for Africa, the country aims to address major security challenges, including terrorism and cross-border crime. The nation’s security strategy will include coordinated actions with African national central bureaus to counter regional extremist organizations and combat emerging cyber threats linked to artificial intelligence.
Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, led Morocco’s delegation in Glasgow, where he engaged in several bilateral and multilateral discussions to further strengthen Morocco’s international police partnerships. These discussions highlighted mutual security interests and emphasized Morocco’s dedication to advancing collective security on the African continent.
Interpol, established in 1923, continues to play a vital role in global security, aiding in information-sharing and supporting national capabilities to tackle transnational crime. With Morocco’s new leadership role, the country is set to deepen its influence within Interpol, aligning its strategic security objectives with the organization’s global mission to ensure safer and more secure societies.
