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Promoting Security and Democracy: A look back at the SIPODI Seminar in Gagnoa

Strengthening of dialogue and security for peaceful elections in Côte d'Ivoire, with the involvement of local actors and communities

As part of the SIPODI West program, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) organized a series of traveling seminars under the theme: “Together for safe and democratic elections: Dialogue for security in the run-up to elections”. This initiative took place from March 3 to 4, 2025, in Gagnoa, Côte d'Ivoire, a strategic location chosen for its electoral importance and its sensitivity to sociopolitical and intercommunity tensions during election periods.

Aboubakar Sidik Koné, Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
March 7, 2025
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SIPODI West organises seminars for the police in anticipation of the 2025 Elections in Côte d'Ivoire

Seminar on security in the context of elections: “Role of the security forces in the electoral process”

From February 27 to 28, 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's SIPODI West Program launched its series of seminars on security in the electoral context in Duekoué, in the presence of local security authorities. This meeting brought together officials from the Police and the National Gendarmerie, as well as representatives of the administration and local authorities. The discussions focused on key topics, including collaboration between the Electoral Commission and the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), security ethics during election periods and crowd management. Civilian and military experts shared their experiences and made recommendations to ensure peaceful elections. This seminar, which brought together 40 officers, marks the first stage of a program that will continue in Yamoussoukro from March 19 to 22, 2025.

Adelis Yapi, Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
March 3, 2025
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Stakeholder Meeting 2025: Elections, Human Rights and Strengthening Democracy

Launch of the 2025 activities in Côte d'Ivoire: discussions on elections, human rights and democracy with experts and key players in the electoral process

The Stakeholder Meeting on January 31, 2025 in Côte d'Ivoire marked the start of the year's activities by bringing together various stakeholders to discuss elections and human rights. Ms. Namizata SANGARÉ, President of the CNDH-CI, gave a keynote speech on the importance of respecting democratic principles in electoral processes. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) donated 50 books on the normative framework of elections, which were distributed to participants to enhance their understanding of the electoral process. This meeting fostered exchanges between stakeholders and laid the foundations for future initiatives in favor of democracy, peace and human rights in Côte d'Ivoire.

Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
February 3, 2025
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KAS SIPODI West soutient le programme de formation académique de l'AFA

Strengthening Military Excellence: Strategic Training, Academic Partnerships, and International Cooperation for Enhanced Security and Democratic Stability in Côte d'Ivoire

The regional program Security Policy Dialogue West Africa (SIPODI West) of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) supports the training of Ivorian military elites in partnership with the Armed Forces Academy (AFA) of Côte d'Ivoire. Through scholarships and seminars, it supports the Master's Degree in Governance, Defense and Security with the Alassane Ouattara University of Bouaké. In 2024, the 5th graduating class of the CESD, made up of 22 officers of 13 nationalities, graduated in the presence of high-ranking civil and military authorities. The Staff Courses also closed their session in June, reaffirming the partners' commitment to strengthening cooperation. In 2025, SIPODI West will continue to support the AFA through scholarships and the funding of seminars to consolidate the strategic and intellectual training of the armed forces.

Adelis Yapi, Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
December 12, 2024
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Conference of military and parliament on the principles of security cooperation

First conference of security authorities and parliament of Ivory Coast to strengthen security cooperation against new threats.

On November 28 and 29, 2024, the first major Army-Parliamentary Conference of the Defense and Security Commission (CDS) took place in Yamoussoukro, organized by the SIPODI Program of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Senior officers from the Ivorian Armed Forces, Gendarmerie, Police, and ministry representatives engaged in discussions with parliamentarians on security cooperation to combat emerging threats. Topics included counterterrorism, parliamentary oversight of intelligence services, and illicit resource trafficking. The conference aimed to enhance collaboration between the military and parliament.

Adelis Yapi, Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
November 28, 2024
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Development of a network of think tanks on the topic of security

15 and 16 November 2024 in Dakar/Senegal

On 15 and 16 November 2024, a meeting was held at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation office in Dakar, Senegal, to lay the foundations for a network of think tanks on security. Organised against the backdrop of growing security-related challenges (terrorism, cyber security, etc.), the event brought together researchers, experts and civil society actors with a common goal: to promote a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to tackling current challenges. The discussions took place over two days and were organised into plenary sessions, workshops and group discussions.

Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
November 15, 2024
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7th Conference of the Network of African Parliamentarians

Members of the Defence and Security Committees (REPAM-CDS)

From 9 to 11 October 2024, the 7th Conference of the Network of African Parliamentarians who are Members of Defence and Security Committees (REPAM-CDS) took place at the Golden Palace Hotel in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire. The conference was organised by the Executive Office of REPAM-CDS in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and brought together around 60 parliamentarians from 17 countries and nine security experts. The theme of the conference was: "Parliamentary dialogue on regional foreign and security policy in the fight against terrorism: challenges and opportunities."

Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
October 11, 2024
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International Security Conference

23 and 24 September 2024 at the Palm Club Hotel in Cocody

The panels highlighted the major challenges related to insecurity in the Sahel, migration flows, violent extremism and their economic impact in coastal West African countries, with a particular focus on Côte d'Ivoire.

Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
September 24, 2024
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Training young people for peace and security: Strengthening resilience in the face of threats

Building the capacities of young people for peace and security: An initiative of RAMP-BENIN supported by SIPODI West to combat extremism and promote stability in Benin.

The "Hundred Women, Youth for Peace and Security (HWY4PS)" program, initiated by RAMP-BENIN and supported by the SIPODI West, took place from July to September 2024 in three cities in Benin. Its objective was to strengthen the capacities of 100 young people in the areas of security, peace and the fight against terrorism. Nine training sessions were organized with experts and researchers to make participants aware of security issues and prevent their vulnerability to extremist networks. The training ended on September 21, on the International Day of Peace, with an official ceremony in Abomey-Calavi in the presence of the SIPODI West Program, local authorities and ECOWAS. The young people who took part in the training received a certificate and the partners reaffirmed their commitment to continue these actions for peace and security.

Adelis Yapi, Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
September 23, 2024
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Operation Mirador: Enhanced Synergy between the General Staff of Benin and SIPODI West

Seminar: Evaluating Operation Mirador in the fight against terrorism in northern Benin

The General Staff of Benin takes a look back at the Operation Watchtower carried out on the country's northern borders as part of the fight against terrorism. KAS SIPODI West, a strategic partner of the Beninese Army, provided support for the organization of this seminar.

Adelis Yapi, Dr. Tobias Rüttershoff
July 5, 2024
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