Senior police officers undergoing training at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District are in Algeria for a study tour aimed at strengthening practical skills and regional security cooperation.
The five-day visit, which began on Sunday, May 3, 2026, brings together 47 participants, including senior college officials, instructors, and officers enrolled in the 14th intake of the one-year Senior Command and Staff Course.
The cohort comprises officers from 10 African countries—Rwanda, Eswatini, The Gambia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, the Central African Republic, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda—specialising in leadership and conflict management.
The delegation was received by Algeria’s Director General of National Security, Ali Badaoui, in a ceremony attended by Rwanda’s Ambassador to Algeria, Vincent Karega, and senior officials.
Badaoui welcomed the delegation, noting that African countries face shared and evolving security threats, including cybercrime, terrorism, and transnational crime.
“We are pleased you chose Algeria for this study visit. Our countries face common challenges, particularly the rise of cybercrime, terrorism, and cross-border crime,” he said.
Ambassador Karega said the visit reflects strong bilateral ties between Rwanda and Algeria and underscores Africa’s growing commitment to cooperation in addressing security challenges.
He commended the expanding collaboration between police institutions and reaffirmed Rwanda’s readiness to share expertise in the spirit of continental solidarity.
During the tour, participants are attending high-level briefings and field visits. On the first day, they received a lecture from Idriss Mounir Lallali, Acting Director of the African Union Centre for Counter-Terrorism, who provided insights into terrorism trends in the Sahel and across Africa, as well as ongoing efforts to address them.
The officers also visited forensic investigation units and the headquarters of the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), where they were briefed on its mandate, achievements, and strategic priorities in combating crime across the continent.
Officials say such study tours are key to equipping senior officers with practical experience in intelligence sharing, modern policing strategies, and coordinated responses to emerging security threats.
