In West Africa, the fight against financial crime is a priority to enhance security and stability in the region. To effectively address this issue, particular attention needs to be given to microfinance institutions (MFIs). MFIs are numerous in West African countries, where they play a crucial role in financial inclusion and poverty alleviation. However, they also pose high risks in terms of...
As part of its efforts to raise awareness among civil society organizations (CSOs) of the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, the OCWAR-M project has developed three posters designed to inform these organizations of their role and duties in curbing financial crime. Discover them below!
On 1 February 2023, OCWAR-M concluded its third training on financial investigations, crypto-currencies and the DarkWeb. Jointly organised with OCWAR-C and GLACY+, it was held at the Senegalese National Cybersecurity School with a regional vocation (ENVR). The apparent anonymity conferred by the DarkWeb and crypto-currencies has led many criminals to use them to commit their offences; illicit...
Strong national coordination is the key to effectively combating money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT/P). To enhance this coordination, the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the OCWAR-M project are cooperating to support States in the operationalization of essential structures: ...
In the fight against financial crime, investigative journalists can play a crucial role: by conducting and publishing investigations, they can inform a wide audience, and can also support the judicial authorities by providing valuable information. Convinced of the importance of investigative journalists in the fight against ML/FT crimes, the OCWAR-M project organised, from 20 to 23 September...
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