EWRAC TO PRESENT REGIONAL TERRORIST TREAT LANDSCAPE FOCUSSING ON TERROR FINANCING AT SADC MEMBER STATES
Luanda, Angola – The Early Warning, Research and Analysis Centre (EWRAC), a premier research institution focused on Southern Africa, will co-host the upcoming Regional Capacity-Building Workshop for Strengthening the Investigation of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Cases in Southern Africa from 26 to 30 January 2026.
Co-Hosted by EWRAC, Interpol RBH, ISS, and Angolan Ministry of Interior
In collaboration with the Interpol Regional Bureau, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Ministry of Interior, EWRAC will present a comprehensive analysis of the regional terrorist financing landscape.
EWRAC’s Contribution
As part of its co-hosting role, EWRAC will provide a detailed threat analysis on the regional terrorist financing landscape. This assessment will focus on identifying key trends, patterns, and methodologies employed by terrorist organizations in Southern Africa to finance their activities.
Key entities attending are 2 senior officials from each SADC Member States, and senior representatives from Angola’s:
- National Bank of Angola (BNA)
- Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF)
- Criminal Investigation Service (SIC)
- Ministry of Interior of Angola
- Office of the Prosecutor-General of Angola
- President Cabinet
- Ministry of Defense
Call for Collaboration
The EWRAC-led workshop underscores the importance of regional cooperation in countering financial crimes and terrorism. Through this initiative, EWRAC aims to facilitate knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and collaboration among regional stakeholders, ultimately contributing to a safer and more secure SADC Region.
Special Acknowledgement
The EWRAC extends its sincere appreciation and commends the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), INTERPOL RBH, and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Angola for their valuable collaboration and outstanding dedication to advancing a safer and more resilient Southern Africa.