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Specialist conference
May 20, 2026

Académie de sécurité SIPODI : appel à candidatures pour les jeunes candidats de Côte d'Ivoire

Un programme de formation et d’échanges pour renforcer les capacités des jeunes face aux défis sécuritaires en Afrique de l’Ouest

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Seminar
March 03 - 04, 2025

Together for Safe and Democratic Elections: Security Dialogue in the Run-up to the Elections

Promoting peace and electoral transparency through dialogue and local consultation in Côte d'Ivoire

The project "Together for Safe and Democratic Elections: Dialogue for Security Ahead of Elections" aims to reduce electoral tensions in Côte d'Ivoire by promoting social cohesion and participatory dialogue. Taking place in four key cities – Kong, Katiola, Gagnoa, and San Pedro – the initiative brings together security forces, local authorities, community leaders, women, youth, and civil society. The goal is to prevent electoral conflicts, promote transparency, and ensure inclusive elections.

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February 27 - 28, 2025

Workshop on Security in Electoral Contexts

Strengthening Security Forces for Safe Elections in Côte d'Ivoire

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), through its Regional Program SIPODI West, is organizing a series of capacity-building workshops for defense and security forces under the theme "Security in Electoral Contexts."

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Strengthening civil-military cooperation to tackle the terrorist threat

Securing the North through dialogue and civil-military cooperation

Against a regional security backdrop marked by rising terrorist threats, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Foundation’s SIPODI programme organised a strategic seminar on the theme: ‘Counter-terrorism: civil-military cooperation’, bringing together in Korhogo the key civilian and military stakeholders involved in securing Côte d’Ivoire’s northern borders.

Adelis Yapi
March 30, 2026
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Women and Security: SIPODI West launches a new approach to security in Côte d’Ivoire

Strengthening the role of women and young people in security governance in Côte d’Ivoire. A strategic seminar in Dabou for inclusive and participatory security.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s SIPODI Programme encourages women and young people to become more involved in monitoring security policies. During a seminar, women’s organisations in particular, as well as youth organisations, received capacity-building training on security issues relating to security sector reform and United Nations Resolution 1325. This meeting enabled participants to broaden their knowledge through contributions from various perspectives.

Adelis Yapi
March 25, 2026
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Rencontre du Réseau International sur la Sécurité et la Coopération pour la Paix (RISC)

LES DÉFIS SÉCURITAIRES DANS L’ESPACE CEDEAO

La Rencontre du Réseau International sur la Sécurité et la Coopération pour la Paix (RISC), organisée par le Programme SIPODI à Abidjan, a réuni chercheurs et décideurs autour des défis sécuritaires en Afrique de l’Ouest. Les échanges ont souligné l’importance d’approches régionales et du dialogue entre acteurs civils, militaires et académiques pour renforcer la paix et la coopération.

Aboubakar Sidik Koné
November 10, 2025
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Fight against terrorism—civilian and military authorities discuss an improved cooperation

Civilian-military collaboration strengthens the fight against terrorism

The SIPODI Program is initiating a training workshop between civilians and military personnel as part of the fight against terrorism in the West African sub-region. In an area where the geopolitical configuration is of strategic importance, collaboration seems to be the most plausible approach for successfully combating terrorism and violent extremism. Civilians and military personnel (FDS as a whole) will discuss the issue in Bouaké over two days.

Adelis Yapi
October 13, 2025
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The SIPODI West Programme and RAMP-BENIN celebrate peace at the conclusion of the “HWY4PS” project

Closing of the Training Programme for Young Beninese People on Peace and Security

Education for peace and security requires training for committed young people. At the conclusion of this training series, the SIPODI Programme, in support of RAMP-Benin, reaffirmed its ambition to make young people the primary actors in the balance of action for peace in West Africa. It was a day rich in learning.

Adelis Yapi
October 13, 2025
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2025 Abidjan International Conference on Security

Security challenges in West Africa in light of geopolitical issues

Organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation through its Security Policy Dialogue Program in West Africa (SIPODI), in partnership with the Abidjan Center for Political Research (CRPA)

Aboubakar Sidik Koné
September 26, 2025
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Working for peace and security: The SIPODI West and RAMP-BENIN programs with young people

One Hundred Women, Youth for Peace and Security » in Collines (Dassa-Zoumè)

The exploration of certain concepts, such as transformational leadership, enabled participants to reflect on their own impact and the challenges they face, while analyzing the social relationships that shape mediation. Particular attention was paid to radicalization and hate speech, with discussions on the mechanisms that fuel intolerance and violence. Strategies were proposed to mobilize young people in civic campaigns for peace and inclusion, and to reconsider gender roles in order to ensure equitable representation of traditionally excluded voices.

Adelis Yapi
September 9, 2025
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"One Hundred Women, Youth for Peace and Security" - SIPODI West trains young people in Benin

A RAMP-Benin initiative supported by the SIPODI West Program is restoring confidence among young people for a more secure Africa.

Training to ensure a peaceful future: steering youth away from the violent influences of terrorist networks in West Africa. The success of this training, illustrated by the enthusiasm and clear commitment of the participants, demonstrates the positive impact of this initiative on strengthening peace, security, and social inclusion in the Atacora region and throughout Benin.

Adelis Yapi
September 8, 2025
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REPAM 2025 : Security and Governance of Natural Resources in Africa

Security and governance of natural resources in Africa: parliamentarians and new dynamics in international security

This report presents the proceedings of the 8th Conference of the Network of African Parliamentarians Members of Defense and Security Committees (REPAM-CDS), held in Abuja from July 1 to 4, 2025, on the theme: “Security and Governance of Natural Resources in Africa.” It provides a summary of the discussions between parliamentarians, experts, and security actors on current challenges and appropriate legislative responses.

Aboubakar Sidik Koné
July 7, 2025
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Towards a new subregional security architecture: ECOWAS leaves the AES

Security in West Africa depends on maintaining security dialogue between AES and ECOWAS

A reflection on the adaptability of security policy in the Sahel region to effectively counter the advance of terrorism and enable convergence of state strategies through strengthened military and political cooperation, both within the community and bilaterally.

Adelis Yapi
June 25, 2025
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