The Swiss-Africa Community concluded its 5th General Meeting on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The event once again brought together contributors from across Switzerland and the African continent. As with previous meetings, participants shared progress updates, highlighted upcoming activities, and engaged in open dialogue. This edition, however, included a forward-looking discussion on what lies ahead for the Community after the project concludes on March 26.

A major milestone celebrated during the call was the near-finalization of our joint research paper. Marking a significant step in the research collaboration undertaken within the Swiss-African Cybersecurity Community, the Swiss-African CyberSec Research Team held its final project meeting on 24 November 2025. The team was pleased to share that the paper is now in its final review phase and will be completed shortly.

Key Updates

• Our co-authored research paper is nearing completion
• Initiative Afrique Podcast collaboration with the University of Bern
• Upcoming workshop hosted by Haute École Arc Neuchâtel – 15 January
• Community guidelines have been revised

To close the meeting, partners reiterated their commitment to shaping a sustainability strategy that will allow the Community to thrive beyond its initial two-year project framework.

Looking Ahead

As we prepare for the next chapter, our ongoing mission remains clear:

• Continue advancing cybersecurity awareness in both Swiss and African settings
• Collect and exchange insights on cybersecurity development across regions

Next Steps: Refining Our Community Guidelines

Once a collective decision is made on how the Community will evolve post-project, we will update the guidelines to reflect our renewed direction and long-term vision.