e-Crime Bureau signs cybersecurity partnership with Smart Africa, reinforcing its global expansion

The e-Crime Bureau and Smart Africa Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday in Accra, Ghana, to collaborate on expanding and supporting the development of cybersecurity across Africa. The agreement was made at the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) 2026. This partnership aims to strengthen cybersecurity capacity development, innovation, and governance across the continent.

The three key areas of collaboration identified in the MoU are people, process, and technology. Under the people aspect, the partners will focus on building Africa's cybersecurity workforce, enhancing skills, and fostering collaboration between the private sector, government, and international communities. In regards to processes, they will work together to strengthen governance, risk management, legal and policy harmonisation, and protection of critical information infrastructure.

Finally, on technology, they will collaborate to develop and deploy solutions to safeguard Africa's digital ecosystem. Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity in Africa's digital transformation, stating that it requires stronger cooperation and investment in people and institutions.

Smart Africa's commitment to this partnership was reaffirmed, aiming to build a more secure, resilient, and trusted digital future for Africa. The partnership comes as the e-Crime Bureau has recently been restructured into a global cybersecurity consulting firm with hubs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This restructuring, approved by the Board of Directors in 2026, allows the Bureau to serve clients across various international markets.

Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Executive Chairman of the e-Crime Bureau, highlighted that this partnership marks a new era for the Bureau, enabling it to bridge expertise, talent, experience, insights, and technology across Africa's digital economy.