{"id":8621,"date":"2026-07-21T18:20:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=8621"},"modified":"2026-07-28T20:41:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:41:01","slug":"counter-terrorism-algeria-demands-an-african-response-equal-to-the-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/07\/21\/counter-terrorism-algeria-demands-an-african-response-equal-to-the-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Counter-Terrorism: Algeria Demands an African Response Equal to the Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Algeria intends to exert greater influence in defining the continental response to terrorism. Meeting at the ministerial level, the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (PSC) examined on Tuesday the draft Continental Counter-Terrorism Strategy (2026-2030), developed as a continuation of recommendations issued by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in his role as African Union champion for combating terrorism and violent extremism.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the occasion of the AU PSC ministerial session held via videoconference, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, advocated an approach rooted in strengthening African capacities, international cooperation, and addressing the root causes of violent extremism, which has evolved into a more complex and dangerous hazard. This trajectory directly aligns with the proposals submitted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to the African Union.<\/p>\n

Mr. Attaf declared at the outset that “the evolving nature of this danger requires a change of scale,” asserting that “the figures speak for themselves. Each year, over 17,000 Africans lose their lives in terrorist strikes, averaging 46 casualties daily. Noting that more than 70% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide are currently recorded in Africa,” he highlighted the urgent need for a more impactful continental reaction.<\/p>\n

The Minister of State also highlighted the profound transformation of extremist networks. “We are no longer dealing with isolated cells, but rather highly structured, heavily armed, and sophisticated forces that now resemble actual terrorist armies,” he cautioned. He added that these groups now leverage modern technologies, digital platforms, financial networks, and ties with cross-border crime to amplify their disruptive power.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Mr. Attaf warned against the political and social fallout of extremism. “This danger is no longer confined to security alone. It weakens state institutions, seizes entire territories, and forces civilian populations to choose between submission or displacement,” he lamented.<\/p>\n

Drawing on Algerian experience in combating this scourge, the foreign minister expressed confidence. Affirming that “Algeria remains convinced that terrorism can be defeated across Africa,” he maintained that this battle can only be won through “a flexible, coordinated, and comprehensive response tailored to the shifting threat landscape.”<\/p>\n

In this regard, Mr. Attaf reaffirmed Algiers’ endorsement of the draft Continental Counter-Terrorism Strategy. He recalled that African heads of state had agreed to build upon recommendations from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, African Union leader on the issue, to establish the groundwork for this new roadmap designed to bolster unity and effectiveness across African initiatives.<\/p>\n

The Minister of State also called for upgrading the operational readiness of the African Union, emphasizing that “it is not enough for our institutions to hold the necessary mandates; they must also possess the means to execute them efficiently.” He consequently urged tighter coordination among various African peace and security mechanisms, alongside sustainable funding for peace support operations.<\/p>\n

Mr. Attaf also championed a holistic approach pairing security with economic growth. Recalling President Tebboune’s steadfast stance, he assured that the head of state views terrorism as “the most perilous scourge and absolute evil destabilizing our continent, undermining development gains, weakening state institutions, and aggravating humanitarian emergencies.” An analysis that finds a particularly troubling illustration in the Sahel region, according to the minister.<\/p>\n

“Military and security measures remain indispensable, yet they are insufficient on their own to eradicate the conditions that allow terrorism to thrive,” the minister continued. He thus urged steps to solidify governance, promote inclusive growth, expand opportunities for young people, and reinforce local community resilience, reminding that “security and development must progress hand in hand.” In this light, he made a case for a closer partnership between the African Union and the United Nations to sharpen the fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n

Concluding his remarks on a hopeful note, he argued that “Africa will never allow its future to remain hostage to terrorism and violent extremism. If we strengthen our institutions, provide them with necessary tools, tackle the underlying drivers of this threat, and deepen our partnerships, we can turn the tide and achieve victory.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Algeria intends to exert greater influence in defining the continental response to terrorism. Meeting at the ministerial level, the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (PSC) examined on Tuesday the draft Continental Counter-Terrorism Strategy (2026-2030), developed as a continuation of recommendations issued by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in his role […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8622,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[1746],"class_list":["post-8621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-domestic","tag-counter-terrorism"],"byline":"Sihem Bounabi.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8621"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8623,"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621\/revisions\/8623"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}