Mostafa-Ibrahim Elbanna

Horn of Africa Implementation Lead- Global Maritime Crime Porgramme @UNODC, RT≠ Endorsement, Tweets are my own.

[Cristina Albertin @CristinaAlbert4]

Yemen 🇾🇪: I met @julienmh & @UNinYemen &on ⬆️UN coord to counter organized crimes, human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, drug trafficking thru enhanced maritime security in line w/ @UN Conventions. W/ @UNODC_ROMENA @UNODC_MCP. @UNHCRYemen

[Cristina Albertin @CristinaAlbert4]

Investing in Yemen 🇾🇪, in maritime security& regional stability remains a priority4 @UNODC in #MENA! With @UNODC_MCP team, we work w Coastguard, Ports&Maritime Affairs Authorities, prosecutors, judges to counter organized crimes committed at sea. @EUinYemen

[Cristina Albertin @CristinaAlbert4]

During 1st mission to Aden, 🇾🇪, I held meetings w national partners 2 discuss priorities & @UNODC support 2 countering corruption& organized crimes strengthening maritime security, forensics &health systems. @UNinYemen @yemenmofa2025, @YEMEN__MOH

[UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme @UNODC_MCP]

@UNODC_MCP, @NAUSS_SA & @NedForInst conducted the Charcoal Forensics workshop, with participants from 🇸🇦 🇸🇴 🇦🇪 🇴🇲. The focus was on the identification of illegal Somali charcoal smuggling, which funds terrorist activities & devastates the environment. Funded by @DKinSomalia.

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

@UNODC_EA's Regional Representative, @MittalAshita, held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Government of Djibouti. The discussions centered on strengthening capacity building initiatives and reinforcing legal frameworks to advance regional security and governance in 🇩🇯

[Kenya Coast Guard Service @OfficialKCGS]

Following the discussions, the DG KCGS signed a comprehensive Stations Operation Manual. This manual is one of the significant outcomes of the ongoing partnership between KCGS and the INL funded programs.

[Kenya Coast Guard Service @OfficialKCGS]

of maritime operations. This initiative is part of a broader effort by US-INL to strengthen KCGS through implementation of Key Result Area IV from KCGS Strategic Plan. Hence, enhance the safety and security of Kenya's territorial waters.

[Kenya Coast Guard Service @OfficialKCGS]

Today, DG KCGS, Mr. Bruno Shioso, hosted a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and Washington, DC. The meeting included key figures such as Chris Spangler, Team Lead for Central and Southern Africa;

[Kenya Coast Guard Service @OfficialKCGS]

Reagan Beauchamp, Foreign Affairs Officer; David O’Connell from UNODC-GMCP; Paru Sankar, INL Deputy Director for Kenya; Mostafa Elbanna, Horn of Africa Implementation Lead; and Larry Ahlin, MLE/KCGS Senior Advisor.

[Kenya Coast Guard Service @OfficialKCGS]

The meeting highlighted three key projects: Improving Maritime Security, Operational suitability, and Fostering a Culture of Maintenance. These initiatives are designed to bolster the capabilities of KCGS on maritime law enforcement in combating transnational organized crime,

[Kenya Coast Guard Service @OfficialKCGS]

Today, the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) convened to discuss upcoming projects aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).

[Kenya Coast Guard Service @OfficialKCGS]

The Information Management and Sharing training program, held in Mombasa, concluded today with a closing ceremony presided over by the Chief of Staff (KCGS). Also in attendance was @Mostafaibrahim, the UNODC Implementation Lead for the Horn of Africa.

[UN Yemen - الأمم المتحدة في اليمن @UNinYE]

التقى المنسق المقيم للأمم المتحدة ومنسق الشؤون الإنسانية في #اليمن، جوليان هارنيس، يوم أمس في #عدن بالأمين العام للمنظمة البحرية الدولية، السيد أرسينيو دومينجيز. وناقش الجانبان أمن الملاحة البحرية في #البحر_الأحمر وغيرها من قضايا الملاحة البحرية الإقليمية.

[UN Yemen - الأمم المتحدة في اليمن @UNinYE]

The UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator for Yemen, @julienmh, was pleased to host @IMOSecgen Arsenio Dominguez in Aden, #Yemen, yesterday to discuss maritime security in the #RedSea and other regional maritime matters.

[HARA Keiichi @amb_japon_dj]

J’ai assisté à la cérémonie d’ouverture du forum visant à renforcer les capacités d’opération des pays de l’océan indien pour la sécurité maritime et l’Etat de droit en mer, organisé dans le cadre du projet de l’UNODC financé par le Japon.

#Djibouti🇩🇯 #Japon🇯🇵 #UNODC #FOIP

[Sharon Lesa Nyambe @LesaNyambe]

Thrilled to have @UNODC colleagues in Uganda!

✅Last week, we had the honor of hosting Mr. Tullio Santini, Chief of the Section for Africa and the Middle East, and Ms. Elena Rigacci Hay, Chief @UNODC_TPB, Africa.

✅Today, we welcome our colleague from @UNODC_MCP in Somalia, @Mostafaibrahim.

Together, we are stronger🤝!

[Cristina Albertin @CristinaAlbert4]

Le partenariat @UNODC_ROMENA Tunisie 🇹🇳 est renforcé: deliverance de l‘équipement et logiciel à la douane pour mieux enquêter et poursuivre les crimes organisés. Grâce à 🇪🇺! @ONU_fr @NuTunisie @ArnaudPeral @arableague_gs @UNODC_Brussels @UNODCNewYork

[Puntland Maritime Police Force @PMPFOfficial]

The Director General of the Puntland Maritime Police Forces (PMPF) Mr. Abdirabi Abdisamed Mohamed together with the PMPF officers and officers from Puntland Police force participated in the UN "Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities in the Western Indian Ocean" forum.

[Mostafa-Ibrahim Elbanna @Mostafaibrahim]

@NeilWalsh_UN @UNODC @UNODC_EA @UNODC_MCP @jdouglasSEA @CristinaAlbert4 @UNSomalia @UNDPPA @CarmenCorbin_UN @BinijaDhital Thank you, @NeilWalsh_UN , for your leadership and support, especially during the challenging times. Your contributions have played a crucial role in every achievement this office has seen over the past year 🙏🏻

[Mostafa-Ibrahim Elbanna @Mostafaibrahim]

Celebrating one year as Head of @UNODC office in #Somalia. Together with the Somali government, we are advancing #security & #RuleOfLaw amidst challenging conditions. Committed to continual improvement and enduring #partnership & Looking forward to more achievements 🇸🇴🇺🇳

[Mostafa-Ibrahim Elbanna @Mostafaibrahim]

@garaadsomali @UNODC @NeilWalsh_UN @UNODC_EA @UNODC_MCP @jdouglasSEA @CristinaAlbert4 @UNSomalia @UNDPPA @CarmenCorbin_UN @BinijaDhital Thank you Hon. Minister @ygaraad, looking forward for a continued partnership and collaboration with you brother InshAllah.