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Swiss-Africa CyberSec Research Paper Submission
Promising news ahead! 📢 On 28 March 2026, the Swiss-Africa CyberSec Research Team successfully submitted its research paper to the 6th Society 5.0 Conference. This international conference series is jointly organized by the University of Pretoria (South Africa), the University of Camerino (Italy), the University of Technology, Mauritius, the…
Planned Activities 2026 – 2027
Exciting things are ahead for the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community as we continue to strengthen collaboration, research, and knowledge exchange across Switzerland and Africa. In the coming months, the community will focus on sharing research findings through workshops and conferences and advancing its long-term sustainability through the planned establishment of a…
Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community Closing Event Invite
From launching a digital platform to organizing four exciting workshops, fostering collaborations, and achieving so much more!Join us at the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community Project Closing Event to celebrate our achievements and look ahead to future plans. 🎉📅 When: 25th March | 2:00 – 3:30 PM💻 Format: Hybrid📍 Where: FHNW Campus,…
Swiss Africa Cybersecurity Community Featured on Initiative Afrique Podcast
The Swiss Africa Cybersecurity Community was recently featured on the Initiative Afrique podcast. As part of an effort to expand the community’s reach, Franka Ebob Enow Ebai from the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) and Roman Bögli from the University of Bern took part in the 23-minute episode. From left…
Swiss Africa Cybersecurity Community Organizes Its 4th Workshop, Meeting Planned Objectives
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, …
Franka Ebai Participates in the Africa-Bern Research Partnership Day 2025 at the University of Bern
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,…
5th General Meeting
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…
University of Namibia (UNAM) officially launches the Master of Science in Blockchain Technology
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…
A New Chapter for Blockchain Education in Africa!
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…
