17 African countries enact or amend cybercrime legislation
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Seventeen African countries enacted or amended cybercrime legislation, expanding the region’s formal policy response to cybercrime and supporting cross-border coordination. Regional capacity-building continued alongside the legal changes, strengthening implementation across the continent. The move adds a broader public-sector foundation for cybercrime prevention, investigation, and cooperation.
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04.08.2026 13:00 2 articles · 2h ago
Seventeen African countries enact or amend cybercrime legislation
Legal Policy Action UpdateSeventeen African countries enacted or amended cybercrime legislation, and regional capacity-building continued alongside the legal changes, strengthening the continent’s public-sector response to cybercrime and cross-border coordination.
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- AI Accounts for Over Half of Cybercrime in Africa, Says Interpol — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.08.2026 13:00
- AI Accounts for Over Half of Cybercrime in Africa, Says Interpol — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.08.2026 13:00