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15 national-level counter-terrorism officials from Cabo Verde, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, and Nigeria completed a three-week Train-the-Trainer course delivered by the Global Fusion Cells Programme of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT) in English, French, and Portuguese

Held from 15 September to 2 October 2025 at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT Programme Office in Rabat, the ¡°Train the Trainer¡± course aimed to strengthen Member States¡¯ capacities by enhancing existing trainer resources and promoting long-term sustainability. The course equipped participants with the skills needed to deliver complex, specialized training at the national level¡ªparticularly for staff at national fusion and counter-terrorism centres.

Led by expert trainers from the United Nations Police Division (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵPOL), the course was comprised of three modules:

• Module 1: Capacity-Building and Development- Participants developed techniques to strengthen the operational capacity of national counter-terrorism and fusion centres. Training included analysis, staff and centre capability assessments, and stakeholder mapping¡ªpracticed through case studies and fictional scenarios.
• Module 2: Mentoring, Monitoring and Advising - This module focused on enhancing trainers' ability to communicate across cultures, motivate learners, and apply negotiation skills effectively.
• Module 3: Instructor Development Skills - Participants gained foundational instructor competencies including lesson planning and design, the use of learning aids, effective presentation, classroom management, communication strategies, teambuilding, and conflict intervention techniques.

Throughout the course, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵPOL trainers provided continuous assessment and mentorship, enriching the learning experience and guiding participants toward mastery.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT Global Fusion Cells Programme is designed to strengthen the skills and capacity of security officials¡ªparticularly analysts¡ªby offering practical tools and expert training to help counter terrorism effectively. It plays a key role in reinforcing law enforcement and security institutions across Africa.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive formal recognition as Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ-certified trainers. This milestone marks an important step toward achieving the programme¡¯s long-term sustainability goals.

This training is funded by the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (China) and the Kingdom of Morocco.