West Africa Border Security Week

 

West Africa Border Security Week
Accra, Ghana
August 12-13, 2026

West Africa Border Security Week is the region’s leading platform dedicated to strengthening border management, security, and trade facilitation across West Africa. The event brings together immigration authorities, customs administrations, border security agencies, law enforcement, policymakers, technology providers, and international organizations to discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions for securing borders while facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods.

Through high-level conference sessions, panel discussions, case studies, and an exhibition of cutting-edge technologies, the event promotes regional cooperation, digital transformation, and intelligence-led border management to support economic growth, national security, and regional integration across West Africa.

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