{"id":58031,"date":"2026-11-05T12:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2026\/11\/05\/e-crime-bureau-signs-cybersecurity-partnership-with-smart-africa-reinforcing-its-global-expansion\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T12:20:00","slug":"e-crime-bureau-signs-cybersecurity-partnership-with-smart-africa-reinforcing-its-global-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2026\/11\/05\/e-crime-bureau-signs-cybersecurity-partnership-with-smart-africa-reinforcing-its-global-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Crime Bureau Signs Cybersecurity Partnership With Smart Africa, Reinforcing Its Global Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bureau’s Middle East hub in Dubai to mobilise Gulf partners in driving initiatives under the partnership<\/i><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

COMO, ITALY \/ DUBAI, UAE \/ ACCRA, GHANA – African Media Agency \u2013 5 November 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 e-Crime Bureau, an ISO\/IEC 27001-certified cybersecurity consulting firm, and the Smart Africa Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cybersecurity innovation and capacity development across Africa. <\/p>\n

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Signed on November 2, 2026, in Accra, on the sidelines of the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), the agreement establishes collaboration across three areas: people, processes and technology. <\/p>\n

The firm’s Middle East hub will drive initiatives under the MoU by bringing Gulf partners into the partnership, leveraging the region’s fast-growing emerging technology and cybersecurity ecosystem, including technology companies, innovation centres, investors, government-led digital transformation and national cybersecurity initiatives. Through these partnerships, the firm aims to channel Gulf expertise, technologies and investment into programmes that strengthen Africa’s cybersecurity capabilities. <\/p>\n

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Lacina Kon\u00e9, Director General and CEO, Smart Africa, said: “Through our collaboration with e-Crime Bureau, we aim to strengthen cybersecurity expertise and advance the protection of critical digital infrastructure across the continent. ” <\/p>\n

The partnership follows e-Crime Bureau’s global restructuring, anchored by hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, building on 15 years of experience to serve clients across international markets. <\/p>\n

The Middle East hub leads business development and service delivery and anchors the firm’s engagement with Gulf partners; the Europe hub focuses on standards, certifications, regulatory best practices, research, innovation and technology partnerships, and coordinates development partner engagements; while the African hub focuses on talent & skills development and project execution. <\/p>\n

Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Executive Chairman of e-Crime Bureau, said: “Our expansion, and our partnership with Smart Africa, marks a new era for the Bureau. With global hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, we serve as a bridge that connects expertise, talent, experience, insights and technology.” <\/p>\n

This partnership brings together Smart Africa’s cybersecurity work, e-Crime Bureau’s expertise and the strengths of the Gulf’s technology and cybersecurity ecosystem to advance cybersecurity innovation and capability development across Africa. <\/p>\n

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About e-Crime Bureau<\/h4>\n

e-Crime Bureau is a global cybersecurity consulting firm operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, combining technical expertise and practical experience to help clients anticipate threats, respond proactively and build lasting resilience. https:\/\/www.e-crimebureau.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

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