The Republic of Congo is hosting the 13th edition of CyberDrill Africa.
The event, held at the Kintélé International Conference Centre, began on July 1, 2025, and will continue until July 4.
The main goal of the event is to raise awareness about cybercrime.
STRIKING DATA FROM ITU
At the opening session, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) shared data on the prevalence of cybercrime.
According to this data, a cyberattack occurs globally every 39 seconds. On a global scale, cybercrime is expected to cause $9.5 trillion in damage by the end of 2025.
In Africa, each organization faces an average of 3,370 cyberattacks per week, and this figure increases by more than 90% annually. This results in more than $4 billion in economic damage for the continent each year.
URGENT CALL FOR ACTION FROM CONGO
Congo’s Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and the Digital Economy, Léon Juste Ibombo, who presented the data, stated that a coordinated and structured response is needed to address this threat.
Secretary-General of the National Security Council, Jean-Dominique Okemba, also emphasized the strategic and political importance of the event,
saying, “Congo has made cybersecurity a national priority.”
COMPONENTS OF THE DRILL
The CyberDrill event is structured around three key elements: simulated cyberattacks and security breaches, live drills testing command and coordination systems, and cyber crisis management scenarios.
In addition, broader digital threats such as cyberterrorism, transnational cybercrime, disinformation, and the development of cyber diplomacy will also be addressed during the event.