The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has completed the Second Round of mutual evaluations of its member states, with results captured in its 2024 annual report launched Tuesday in Dakar.

Initiated in 2016, the evaluations show progress in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing compliance across the sub-region but also highlight areas needing improvement.

The two-day event, ending today, brings together GIABA country correspondents, ECOWAS ambassadors, development partners, and media practitioners.

Participants are reviewing the findings to recommend stronger measures for combating financial crimes in West Africa.