{"id":9585,"date":"2016-09-05T03:21:01","date_gmt":"2016-09-04T23:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/?p=9585"},"modified":"2016-09-05T03:21:01","modified_gmt":"2016-09-04T23:21:01","slug":"interpol-secretary-jurgen-stock-opens-cybercrime-centre-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/2016\/09\/05\/interpol-secretary-jurgen-stock-opens-cybercrime-centre-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Interpol Secretary opens cyber centre in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Head of Interpol has said that effective regional efforts in Eastern Africa against transnational crime and terrorism underpin security across Africa and beyond, boosted by Interpol\u2019s global reach. Speaking at a meeting of police affairs ministers from countries of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation, Interpol Secretary General J\u00fcrgen Stock<\/a> said that international law enforcement must also adapt to the evolving nature of transnational threats.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the core of Interpol\u2019s existence is the principle that any country\u2019s internal security hinges on criminal threats outside its borders. This is where international law enforcement operates and evolves, and it is why Interpol is focusing on bringing together regional security bodies \u2013 within Africa, and beyond into a cohesive, coherent and effective global security architecture,\u201d said Secretary General Stock.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecent operations in the region underline the importance for police to make full use of Interpol\u2019s policing capabilities to exchange and access vital information. Crimes and criminals cross borders and regions, making it imperative to share criminal information, resources and skills to stay ahead of the curve.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the EAPCCO meeting, Secretary General Stock laid the foundation stone for Rwanda\u2019s regional cybercrime centre<\/a> in Kigali before outlining to police chiefs how through its Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore, Interpol provides cutting-edge research and capacity building on new forms of crime.<\/p>\n

Rwanda\u2019s Inspector General of Police<\/a> and incoming EAPCCO Chairman, Emmanuel Gasana, said: \u201cCybercrime is a major threat affecting all nations alike, requiring unity of effort. Rwanda\u2019s regional cybercrime centre being established in Kigali will help enhance operational, capacity building and rapid responses. The Rwanda National Police thanks Interpol for its existing cooperation in fighting regional and international cybercrime and other threats.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kigali is currently hosting Exercise Cyber Tracks, an initiative organised by the Rwanda National Police and designed and implemented by Interpol specialists for training on cyber-enabled crime and digital forensics.<\/p>\n

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