Two organisations have signed an agreement to help Africa build stronger defences against cyber threats. e-Crime Bureau, a cybersecurity consulting firm, and the Smart Africa Secretariat, a continental digital alliance body, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 2 November 2026. They signed it in Accra, Ghana, on the sidelines of the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum. The new Africa cybersecurity partnership aims to support cybersecurity innovation and grow skills across the continent.
Africa Cybersecurity Partnership Built on Three Pillars
This Africa cybersecurity partnership sets out three clear areas of work: people, process and technology. On people, the partners will build Africa’s cybersecurity workforce and bring the private sector, governments and international partners closer together. They will strengthen governance and risk management. They will also protect critical information infrastructure, and harmonise laws and policies. On technology, they will develop and deploy tools and solutions that help protect Africa’s digital ecosystem.
Smart Africa already has a strong base to build on, including its Continental Cybersecurity Blueprint from 2023 and the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities. Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, said, “Africa’s digital transformation can only be as strong as the systems that protect it.” He explained that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that needs cooperation, coordinated action and steady investment in people and institutions. Koné said the Africa cybersecurity partnership reflects Smart Africa’s commitment to a secure, resilient and trusted digital future.
A Global Firm with a Talent Hub in Accra
The signing follows e-Crime Bureau’s move to become a global firm with hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. They are build on 15 years of experience. The Africa hub in Accra focuses on talent and skills development, which fits the people pillar of the agreement. Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Executive Chairman of e-Crime Bureau, said the Africa cybersecurity partnership “marks a new era for the Bureau.” He added that the firm will work with Smart Africa and its partners, “building the skills, infrastructure and resilience the region needs to thrive in a digital economy.”
