On January 15, 2026, the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community held its fourth workshop as part of its ongoing agenda to foster discussion and knowledge exchange in the field of cybersecurity. The workshop was hosted by Haute École Arc Neuchâtel. Franka Ebai, Prof. Nabil Ouerhani, Dr. Carlson Eyongabi Ngwa, …

On December 5th, Franka Ebai particpiated attended the Africa-Bern Research Partnership Day 2025 at the University of Bern, where researchers from Switzerland and multiple African regions presented their work and engaged in cross-regional dialogue. During the event, she also contributed insights on the ongoing Swiss–Africa Cybersecurity Community. Initiative Afrique,…

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…

Across the world, blockchain and decentralized technologies are accelerating at record speed. Global blockchain spending is projected to reach USD 19 billion by 2027, with emerging markets accounting for the fastest growth. Africa’s digital economy alone is expected to surpass USD 180 billion by 2025, driven by youth innovation and…

The Master of Science in Blockchain Technology program, led by the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) in partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM), has officially been approved to take off.This is a big moment for Africa’s blockchain ecosystem. It’s not just the launch of a new program; it’s…

The Swiss-African CyberSec Research Team convened for its final project meeting on November 24th 2025, marking an important milestone in the joint research initiative carried out within the Swiss-African Cybersecurity Community. The team is pleased to announce that the collaborative research paper is now in its final stages and will…

On October 28th, the Competence Center Digital Trust, together with our partners from Swiss-African Cybersecurity Community, participated in the Swiss Digital Leadership Forum 2025 – Strengthening Digital Leadership (DLF), organized by the FHNW School of Business in cooperation with Advatera. The one-day event brought together an interdisciplinary group of 270 industry…

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an initiative launched in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, Kaspersky examines how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe and Africa are increasingly targeted by cyberattackers in 2025.Drawing on data from the Kaspersky Security Network,…