Ghana-based cybersecurity firm e-Crime Bureau has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa to strengthen cybersecurity capacity, develop Africa’s digital workforce and promote greater cooperation on protecting the continent’s digital ecosystem.
The agreement was signed in Accra, Ghana, on November 2, 2026, at a time when Smart Africa is advancing a coordinated continental approach to cybersecurity through policy development, monitoring and collaboration.
Under the partnership, both organisations will focus on strengthening Africa’s cybersecurity workforce through skills development and promoting cooperation among governments, private sector organisations and the international community.
The collaboration will also support improvements in cybersecurity governance, risk management and the protection of critical information infrastructure. Other areas of focus include harmonising legal and policy frameworks and promoting the development and deployment of technologies and solutions to secure Africa’s growing digital ecosystem.
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The agreement builds on Smart Africa’s ongoing continental cybersecurity initiatives, including the development of the Continental Cybersecurity Blueprint in 2023 and its current work on a Continental Cybersecurity Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. These initiatives are aimed at supporting a more coordinated approach to cybersecurity across African countries.
For e-Crime Bureau, the partnership follows its restructuring into a global cybersecurity consulting firm, supported by operational hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The organisation said its expansion builds on more than 15 years of experience as it extends its services into international markets.
The Bureau’s delegation at the signing ceremony included its Executive Chairman, Board representatives and selected members of its Consulting Leadership.
The partnership comes as African countries continue to expand digital services, connectivity and technology adoption, increasing the importance of cybersecurity expertise, effective governance and protection of critical digital infrastructure. Cooperation between cybersecurity organisations, governments and international partners will be important in strengthening the continent’s capacity to respond to evolving digital threats.
