Swiss Africa Cybersecurity Community at the “Science Diplomacy in Practice” Workshop

How can science and diplomacy contribute to lasting international partnerships? This question was at the heart of the workshop “Science Diplomacy in Practice,” which brought together researchers, diplomats, policymakers, and practitioners from Switzerland and across Africa.Organized by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) together with the Initiative Afrique, University of Bern, and the Swiss Leading House for Africa, the workshop provided a platform for exchanging perspectives on how scientific collaboration and diplomatic engagement can jointly create sustainable impact.Prof. Dr. Bettina Schneider and Dr. Djouroukoro DialloProf. Dr. Bettina Schneider, participated in the workshop and presented the SwissAfricaCySec Community, highlighting its role in strengthening connections between researchers and practitioners working on cybersecurity in Switzerland and Africa.The community builds on the understanding that cybersecurity is a global challenge, while its concrete implications and…