The Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has announced its annual briefing session for ambassadors and consuls of member states, alongside technical and financial partners, in Dakar on 26 to 27 August 2025. The session will include a presentation of GIABA’s 2024 annual report and a press conference aimed at raising awareness among media executives in member states about their responsibilities and obligations in AML/CFT in West Africa and strengthening their partnership with GIABA. The meeting is intended to update participants on GIABA’s activities, mission, achievements, challenges and new developments, while seeking their cooperation in disseminating AML/CFT messages across the subregion. GIABA links the event to recommendations in its strategic plans for information and awareness sessions for development stakeholders, and to an ECOWAS requirement dating from 2010 for community institutions to hold regular information-sharing sessions with ambassadors and member state representatives.
Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)2025-08-01
Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa to brief diplomats partners and media on AML CFT and present its 2024 annual report
The Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa will hold a briefing in Dakar on 26 to 27 August 2025 for diplomats, partners and media executives. It will present its 2024 annual report and use the event to raise AML/CFT awareness among media organizations and seek wider stakeholder support for regional messaging.