Afripol Focuses on Regional Cyber Challenges, Deepening Cooperation

Afripol is tightening regional cybercrime cooperation as cross-border investigations gain momentum, driven by rapid digital adoption and rising cyber threats in Africa. At the Sixth Meeting of the Heads of National Liaison Offices in Algiers earlier this month, officials discussed improving digital connectivity, expanding training for cyber investigations, and using data to inform policing strategies, with a statement issued on 10 December capturing the progress.

The article notes that Afripol’s efforts are part of broader strides by Africa’s collaborative law enforcement networks, which have moved from sporadic multinationals to coordinated operations across several countries. It highlights that, in the past two years, Afripol has worked with Interpol and private companies to investigate cybercrime gangs, seize assets, and disrupt infrastructure.

Check Point Software places Africa’s cyber risk in context, reporting that African organisations faced an average of 3,153 weekly cyberattacks in 2025—61% above the global average— underscoring the urgency for stronger regional and international collaboration.