In a landslide vote on Thursday, November 7, 2024, Morocco secured the position of vice president of Interpol for the African continent during the organization's 92nd General Assembly session held in Glasgow, Scotland, from November 4-7. Morocco's candidate, Mohamed Dkhissi, Director of Judicial Police, secured the support of 96 member countries, far surpassing other contenders. The candidacy was driven by Morocco's commitment to developing African police structures and strengthening South-South security cooperation, in line with royal directives prioritizing collaboration with African partners. Morocco's candidacy file emphasized the importance of investing in African police human resources, developing security infrastructure, and enhancing security cooperation to combat irregular immigration, human trafficking, and transnational organized crime networks. In his new role, Dkhissi aims to coordinate efforts with Interpol's national central bureaus in Africa and worldwide to provide rapid, effective responses to terrorist threats and emerging risks related to the misuse of artificial intelligence and modern technologies by criminal organizations. The Moroccan delegation at the Interpol General Assembly was headed by Abdelatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance. Interpol, founded in 1923, is an international criminal police organization that facilitates cross-border police cooperation and supports member countries in preventing and fighting transnational crime. The election of Morocco to this key position recognizes the country's efforts in maintaining regional and international security and stability.
