United Kingdom renews support for AILCT with over 600 million CFA francs for counter-terrorism efforts
via Abidjan.net8 min read
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism AILCT, based in C么te d'Ivoire, pledging a financial contribution of 800,000 British pounds, equivalent to over 600 million CFA francs, over three years. This funding aims to bolster the Academy's capacity development and its goal of becoming a pan-African platform for training and cooperation in counter-terrorism. A portion of the funds will specifically support African states wishing to join AILCT's board of directors. Beyond financial aid, the UK plans to continue deploying a civilian expert to the Academy and offer specialized training delivered by British armed forces experts. Ambassador John Marshall stated that this commitment reflects London's desire to strengthen international cooperation on regional security. He described AILCT as an essential tool in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing that the joint efforts of C么te d'Ivoire and its partners significantly contribute to stability in Africa. The British diplomat also expressed a desire for the Academy to welcome more African states and expand its English-language training programs. The United Kingdom intends to remain an active partner of AILCT and the Ivorian government in promoting regional security.
Free daily or weekly digest of the most important stories from across 18 African countries. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Abidjan.net.
Must ReadOumar Ouattara, Secretary General of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority ARCOP, announced that nearly 180 companies have been excluded from all activities for two years due to irregularities in public procurement processes. This announcement was made on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau, during the weekly "Tout Savoir Sur" exchange forum organized by the Government Information and Communication Center CICG. ARCOP, formerly the National Public Procurement Regulatory Authority ANRMP until January 15, 2025, has rendered close to 2000 decisions and audited approximately 21,000 public contracts. The authority has also trained nearly 14,000 stakeholders in public procurement procedures. To encourage SME participation, ARCOP reduced the bid guarantee ceiling from 3% to 1.5%. Since 2025, the institution has transitioned from physical to electronic submission of procurement documents to enhance transparency. Ouattara highlighted that public contracts contribute about 25% to C么te d'Ivoire's GDP, with a 30% quota reserved for SMEs. Users can contact ARCOP via the toll-free number 800 00 100.
Must ReadDiallo Issa Sadio, president of the NGO "African Council in Ukraine," spoke about the recruitment of Africans in the Russia-Ukraine war during an interview published on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, by Abidjan.net TV. This discussion is part of ongoing coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, which includes reports on the conflict's impact, peace negotiations, and international relations.
After two matchdays of the 2026 World Cup group stage, four teams have been eliminated: Jordan, Haiti, Turkey, and Tunisia. Meanwhile, four teams have secured the top spot in their respective groups: host nations Mexico and the United States, along with Germany and Argentina. France and Norway have also qualified for the next stage but will compete for first place in their group on Friday.