On Monday, November 2, 2026, e‑Crime Bureau, a global cybersecurity consulting firm, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Smart Africa Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, on the sidelines of the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) 2026.
The agreement will focus on supporting cybersecurity innovation and building capacity across Africa, with collaboration in three key areas: people, processes and technology. The partnership aims to develop Africa’s cybersecurity workforce, strengthen governance and risk management, and deploy solutions to protect the continent’s digital ecosystem.
“Africa’s digital transformation can only be as strong as the systems that protect it,” said Smart Africa Director General and Chief Executive Officer Mr Lacina Koné at the signing ceremony. He added that the partnership would help strengthen cybersecurity expertise, improve institutional coordination and advance the protection of critical digital infrastructure across the continent.
e‑Crime Bureau’s restructuring into a global consulting firm in 2026, with hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, positions it to serve as a bridge that connects expertise, talent and technology. Executive Chairman Dr Albert Antwi‑Boasiako said the expansion and partnership marked a new era for the firm, enabling it to support governments, private sector organisations and international partners in building cyber resilience.
The collaboration follows Smart Africa’s Continental Cybersecurity Blueprint and the establishment of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), underscoring a coordinated continental approach to cybersecurity.
Both organisations will work together to develop and deploy solutions that protect Africa’s digital ecosystem, strengthen governance, and promote legal and policy harmonisation across the continent.
As the partnership moves forward, stakeholders can expect enhanced cybersecurity capacity and a stronger digital infrastructure to support Africa’s growing digital economy.
