Cote d'Ivoire will establish an anti-terrorism unit at the Abidjan court to strengthen its counter-terrorism efforts, according to the council of ministers.
The new measure aims to bolster the country's legal mechanisms to prevent and suppress terrorist acts.
The anti-terrorism unit will reportedly consist of three specialized divisions: an investigation and prosecution division, an instruction division, and a trial chamber. These divisions will be equipped with enhanced human and material resources to increase their effectiveness in combating terrorism.
This decision is part of Cote d'Ivoire's comprehensive strategy against terrorism, which places particular emphasis on preventing terrorism and strengthening logistical, human, and legal capabilities.
While Cote d'Ivoire plans to create a local center to combat terrorism, there are calls in Africa to create a continent-wide center to fight this problem. In late April, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu called for the creation of such a hub, which would serve as a center for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building across Africa.
In addition, Tinubu recalled the importance of implementing the long-proposed idea of creating a rapid reaction force in Africa, which could be used not only in regional conflicts but also to combat terrorist activities.