AGA-AFRICA Programme

Virtual Currency Investigations Workshop in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Malawi

Virtual currencies have quickly gained traction and acceptance during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This has provided new opportunities for criminals including money launderers, terrorist financiers and other criminals to launder their proceeds as most countries do not have efficient regulatory frameworks for virtual currencies. It is essential to enhance the knowledge of law enforcement officers on […]

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Forensic Sciences and Examination of Digital Devices Workshop in Collaboration with Zambia Police and the Anti-Corruption Commission of Zambia

Cybercrime trends are ever evolving and skills in data forensics, examination of digital devices and laboratory analysis are necessary to assist law enforcement officials in the fight against these crimes. In its efforts to build capacity, AGA-Africa in partnership with the Zambia Police and the Anti-Corruption Commission of Zambia held a three-day “Forensic Sciences and […]

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Cybersecurity and Anti-Money Laundering Workshop in collaboration with the Aviation Police and Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Technology presents tremendous potential in bringing economic competitiveness and growth in Uganda and Africa. However, criminal actors have used the same technology for their nefarious ends. Transnational crimes like cybercrime and money laundering are rampant in Uganda and have adverse negative effects on the economy. It is critical for law enforcement officers to be empowered […]

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Atelier de formation sur la confiscation d’actifs et l’assistance juridique mutuelle, en collaboration avec l’Association Panafricaine du Barreau d’Afrique du Sud (PABASA).

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] La confiscation d’actifs est un processus qui implique le blocage, la confiscation et le rapatriement des produits du crime et qui, pour être efficace, requiert principalement une coopération juridique entre les États et les institutions chargées de faire respecter la loi. La procédure de traçage, de gel, de confiscation et de […]

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Oral Advocacy Skills Workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice – Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Malawi

Advocacy skills are essential towards upholding the rule of law and go a long way to ensure justice is served across the board. It is essential for public prosecutors to advance and expand their advocacy skills in the face of surging criminality. To aid in sharpening the oral advocacy skill among prosecutors, AGA-Africa collaborated with […]

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Effective Investigation and Prosecution of Gender-Based Violence Offence Workshop in collaboration with Uganda Police

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) affects both genders although it disproportionately affects women and girls. Most cases, however, remain under-reported as it is clouded in shame and most investigation techniques have proven to be ineffective and further re-traumatize the victims. Against this backdrop, AGA-Africa in collaboration with the Uganda Police, held a two-day training on […]

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Food Law and Food Safety Webinar in collaboration with the Department of Mercantile Law, University of Pretoria (UP)

According to Coresight Research’s U.S. Online Grocery Survey 2021, there has been a huge increase in the sale of foods on-line. This trend has been witnessed in many countries all over the world which has brought about an increased focus on food safety, traceability and food quality. There is need to share experience from different […]

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Prosecution of Election Offences and Hate Speech Workshop in collaboration with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Kenya

The right by a country’s citizenship to exercise power through free and fair elections is what makes our democracy and self-government possible. In Kenya the electoral process remains a multi-stakeholder joint responsibility to ensure security and credibility of elections. Prosecutors need to be equipped with sufficient knowledge skills as fair, efficient, timely, and effective settlement […]

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Atelier de formation sur le rôle des forces de l’ordre dans la sauvegarde de l’intégrité du processus électoral, en collaboration avec la police Nigériane

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Pour que la démocratie survive, il faut des élections crédibles et transparentes. La police a pour mission de protéger la loi électorale et de veiller à ce que l’électorat participe au processus électoral sans être harcelé. Le Nigeria a connu plusieurs manifestations et défaillances de sécurité dans un passé récent et […]

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Asset Forfeiture and Mutual Legal Assistance Workshop in collaboration with the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA)

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Asset forfeiture is the process that entails the restraint, confiscation and repatriation of proceeds of crime and mostly requires legal cooperation among states and law enforcement institutions to be effective. The procedure of tracing, freezing, confiscating and returning the stolen assets to their country of origin is, however, complex and lengthy […]

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