Senegal and Guinea have taken a significant step to bolster their joint efforts against human trafficking, reinforcing sub-regional cooperation to tackle transnational criminal networks.
On Thursday, August 28, the Senegalese National Gendarmerie hosted a delegation of seven Guinean specialists focused on combating human trafficking.
The visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral collaboration, was part of ongoing initiatives to protect vulnerable populations across the region.
“This working mission seeks to identify and analyse the main challenges related to human trafficking, while promoting the sharing of experiences between our institutions,” Senegalese authorities stated.
The meeting also aimed to lay the groundwork for a formal framework of cooperation to address all forms of this scourge.
Brigadier General Assane Beye, commander of the Senegalese Territorial Gendarmerie, welcomed the Guinean delegation.
Discussions continued with a technical presentation led by the Deputy Chief of the Intelligence and Operations Centre of the National Gendarmerie (CROGEND).
According to the Senegalese Gendarmerie, the meeting allowed participants from both countries to deepen their understanding of cross-border security challenges.
“The discussions enabled institutional stakeholders to explore modalities for enhanced cooperation, strengthening our capacity to respond effectively to transnational threats,” the authorities added.
Human trafficking remains a pressing issue across West Africa, often exploiting porous borders and limited law enforcement resources.
Regional collaboration, such as this engagement between Senegal and Guinea, is increasingly seen as a key strategy for disrupting criminal networks and improving victim protection.
Experts note that shared intelligence, joint operations, and structured legal frameworks are essential to effectively counter trafficking.
By establishing formal channels for collaboration, the two countries aim to not only prevent trafficking but also support victims and strengthen legal responses against perpetrators.
This initiative underscores Senegal’s commitment to regional security and highlights the growing recognition that human trafficking is a cross-border challenge requiring coordinated, multilateral solutions.
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