Community of Sahel–Saharan States' Counterterrorism Center headquartered in Egypt activated

CAIRO – 4 November 2021: The Egyptian Armed Forces announced Thursday the activation of the Counterterrorism Center affiliated to the Community of Sahel–Saharan States after it has been established in Cairo.

In June 2018, Egypt finished constructing the regional Sahel-Saharan Anti-Terrorism Center in Cairo.

 

In a joint press conference on May 25, 2017, President Sisi and President Alpha Conde of Guinea reaffirmed their firmness to set up a regional center to combat terrorism.