ShieldAfrica 2021: Defense Security Exhibition in Abidjan to develop & secure African continent


From June 8 to 10, exhibitors from all over the world will present at ShieldAfrica, technological solutions acting in all domains, tangible and intangible, to help secure the development of the African continent. The physical exhibition will respect established health measures.


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ShieldAfrica 2021 will be held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire from the 8 to 10 June 2021. (Picture source Army Recognition)


ShieldAfrica, international security and defence exhibition, gives to African leaders the unique opportunity on the continent, to come together to discuss and discover a global offer to protect States and companies, sensitive infrastructures, fast-growing cities, to control migratory flows, to prevent natural and industrial disasters and to fight terrorism and thus to counter the threats likely to undermine the development of Africa.

More than 80 exhibitors are expected this year from 20 different countries of the continents: African, European, American and Asian...

Supported by the Ivorian Ministry of Interior and Security, ShieldAfrica 2021 exhibition will be held in Abidjan at école de Police d'Abidjan.

ShieldAfrica will allow security & defence decision-makers of the African continent (both public and private sector) to compare their expertise and to discover with exhibitors the solutions adapted to the new challenges resulting from the growth of African cities:

- Establishing African cities as trustworthy territories
- Protecting states, national identities, economic actors and trade security
- Preserving human wealth, natural resources and the environment
- Combating terrorism, piracy, fraud, crime and illicit trafficking
- Support for private firms and public institutions