RIYADH: Specialized media programs organized by the Saudi-backed Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition kicked off in Niamey, Niger.
The initiative focuses on developing media and TV messaging to strengthen the role of security and traditional media in combating terrorism as part of the coalition’s efforts in the Sahel region.
Running until Dec. 2, the programs include a three-day training course on media and TV messaging to counter extremism and terrorism.
A workshop on the role of traditional and modern media in raising public awareness about preventing terrorism will be organized, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Another workshop on the role of security media in countering societal despair will also be held, with more than 40 trainees from the security, military, and media sectors participating.
These initiatives align with the coalition’s vision to build national capacities — especially in the media field — capable of using modern communication tools to expose extremist narratives and support efforts to promote stability in the region.
Last week, the coalition organized an advanced program on combating terrorism financing and money laundering in Niamey with specialized personnel from Niger’s security and financial sectors.
The five-day program featured lectures and workshops on terrorism financing, money laundering stages, early-detection methods, and financial data analysis using modern tools.
Training emphasized cross-sector collaboration, national and international coordination, and practical exercises for tracking financing networks.
It also highlighted the need to strengthen regulatory and legislative frameworks to combat financial crimes linked to terrorism.
