Ethiopia has been unanimously chosen to host the 96th annual General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) in 2028.

The decision was made during the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco.

Three months earlier, Ethiopia had also been selected to host the 27th INTERPOL Africa Regional Conference in 2027, following the 26th Africa Regional Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa.

The INTERPOL annual General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the International Criminal Police Organization, where member countries' representatives meet to make major decisions on policy, resources, and working methods.

The 93rd General Assembly gathering representatives from all 196 member countries is underway from November 24–27, 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco.

Under the theme “Connecting the World for a Safer Future,” the Assembly focuses on strengthening global cooperation against cybercrime, terrorism, and organized crime.

Discussions include disrupting transnational crime networks, dismantling scam centres, enhancing global policing capabilities, advancing women in policing, reviewing the Silver Notice pilot, and promoting ratification of the UN Convention Against Cybercrime.

The Assembly continues to serve as a key forum for shaping international security and law enforcement collaboration.

Hosting the 96th INTERPOL General Assembly offers Ethiopia several benefits, including the opportunity to showcase its commitment to global security cooperation, strengthen its international ties and Boost its tourism and hospitality sectors, as delegates from approximately 160 countries are expected to attend.