Advancing counterterrorism efforts to face new and existing threats

22 October 2025

Advancing counterterrorism efforts to face new and existing threats

The GCTF Coordinating Committee convened for its 25th Meeting. The Forum discussed priorities in Africa, international cooperation, and the launch of new GCTF resources.

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Enhancing the protection of witnesses and criminal justice officials

22 October 2025

Enhancing the protection of witnesses and criminal justice officials

The GCTF launched a toolkit on the protection of witnesses and criminal justice officials.

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Strengthening responses to terrorist use of Improvised Explosive Devices in West Africa

22 October 2025

Strengthening responses to terrorist use of Improvised Explosive Devices in West Africa

The GCTF launched a set of good practices on preventing and countering the acquisition and use of Improvised Explosive Devices by terrorist groups in West Africa.

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Integrating developments in the field of education for the prevention and countering of violent extremism conducive to terrorism

22 October 2025

Integrating developments in the field of education for the prevention and countering of violent extremism conducive to terrorism

The GCTF launched the Addendum to the 2014 Abu Dhabi Memorandum for Good Practices on Education and Countering Violent Extremism.

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Advancing efforts around education for the prevention and countering violent extremism conducive to terrorism

22 October 2025

Advancing efforts around education for the prevention and countering violent extremism conducive to terrorism

The GCTF launched two practical accompaniments to the 2014 Abu Dhabi Memorandum for Good Practices on Education and Countering Violent Extremism.

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Fostering synergies to effectively counter improvised explosive devices in West Africa

21 October 2025

Fostering synergies to effectively counter improvised explosive devices in West Africa

Under the mandate of the Co-Chairs, Algeria and Germany, the West Africa Capacity-Building Working Group held a side event on the margins of the 25th Coordinating Committee Meeting to identify opportunities for collaboration to counter improvised explosive devices.

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Exploring new criminal justice issues in counterterrorism

21 October 2025

Exploring new criminal justice issues in counterterrorism

Under the mandate of the Co-Chairs, Italy and Nigeria, the Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group held its annual plenary meeting on the margins of the 25th Coordinating Committee Meeting to discuss recent activities and upcoming priorities, including the intersection of transitional justice and counterterrorism.

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Global Counterterrorism Forum Ministers Renew Commitment to Combating Terrorism in Africa

PRESS RELEASE

The Global Counterterrorism Forum held its 24th Coordinating Committee and 14th Ministerial Plenary Meetings in New York City. The high-level meetings brought together international stakeholders to address pressing counterterrorism needs, particularly in East and West Africa. Read more »
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