During the Fifth High-Level Meeting of Heads of African Security and Counter-Terrorism Agencies in El Jadida, Nasser Bourita outlined King Mohammed VI’s strategic vision for addressing security challenges across the continent. The event, held under the Marrakech Platform umbrella, was co-chaired by Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.

Bourita highlighted pressing concerns shaping Africa’s security landscape, including:

• the regionalization of terrorism and its expanding reach;
• the surge in armed conflicts across multiple nations;
• the convergence of terrorist groups, separatist movements, and transnational crime; and
• emerging threats from technological shifts and artificial intelligence.

The minister framed these challenges within Morocco’s broader commitment to African stability, stressing that the kingdom’s engagement in counter-terrorism is not merely diplomatic but a historical responsibility. He emphasized that security in Morocco is inseparable from security in Africa, underscoring the Vision of King Mohammed VI as a holistic framework for understanding the continent’s realities.

Central to this vision is afro-optimism—the belief that Africa possesses the resources, ingenuity, and potential to overcome its challenges despite current obstacles. Bourita positioned the Marrakech Platform as a vital forum for fostering cooperation, noting its evolution since its 2022 launch and its consolidation as a key platform for security dialogue.

About the Marrakech Platform

Launched in 2022, the Marrakech Platform brings together African security chiefs and international partners to strengthen collective responses to shared threats. This year’s meeting in El Jadida follows previous editions in Marrakech (2022), Tangier (2023), Fez (2024), and Agadir (2025), reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of African security collaboration.