INSIGHTS ON PMSCS AND FOREIGN INTERFERENCE AT THE WEST AFRICA SECURITY CONFERENCE

ICoCA is honoured to have participated in the CRDF Global and U.S. Department of State West Africa Security Conference in Accra on 29-30 July 2024.

This event provided a unique opportunity to delve into the roles of Private Military and Security Companies and assess the profound impact of foreign interference and malign influence (FIMI) in the region. Participants, including key government officials, military personnel, law enforcement, civil society and media representatives, received training and tools to effectively counter disinformation, recruitment and proliferation activities.

During the conference, Dr. Antoine Perret, from ICoCA, detailed our organisation’s rigorous methods for due diligence and highlighted the existing frameworks for overseeing international private security operations. His insights underscored the importance of maintaining high standards in private security to mitigate risks and enhance regional stability.