WASHINGTON DC, Monday June 26:
Cybastion is delighted to announce the signing of a framework contract and two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy of Côte d'Ivoire. The signing ceremony, between the CEO of Cybastion,Thierry Wandji Ketchiozoand H.E. Amadou Coulibaly, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy of Côte d'Ivoire, spoke at a prestigious ministerial roundtable on digital strategy organized by the US Africa Business Center ofUnited States Chamber of Commercein Washington, D.C.
The framework contract consolidates the partnership between Cybastion and the Ivorian Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, with the common objective of strengthening cybersecurity and operationalizing the national cybersecurity agency. In addition, the signing of two MoUs further strengthens the collaborative efforts between Cybastion and the Ivorian government. The first MoU is for the development of a cutting-edge digital city, encompassing joint efforts to mobilize a consortium of specialist companies for the esteemed digital administrative city project. The second MoU focuses on creating a resilient wireless emergency network system, aligned with the country’s overall emergency preparedness strategy.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the United States Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire, the Embassy of Côte d'Ivoire in the United States, the Ambassador of the United States to Côte d'Ivoire, Ambassador Jessica Davis Ba, the Ambassador of Côte d'Ivoire to the United States, H.E. Ibrahima Touré, as well as theUS-Africa Business Center, of the United States Chamber of Commerce, for their valuable support.
Cybastion looks forward to fostering a prosperous partnership with Ivory Coast and contributing to the country’s digital transformation journey.
About Cybastion
Cybastion is a cybersecurity solutions provider, offering a range of services including cyber infrastructure, training and digital technologies. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company has established a strong presence in Africa, working in eight countries. Cybastion aims to bridge the cybersecurity gap between Africa and more developed countries by providing the necessary cyber solutions. The company's efforts to build capacity in Africa are particularly significant, as President Biden has said that "when Africa succeeds, the United States succeeds and, frankly, the whole world succeeds too."
Author: Emana Shunnom is a Senior Policy Manager at Cybastion and has extensive experience working with the federal government of Nigeria and the United States. In her role, she leads projects at the intersection of policy, technology and government relations and manages communications and outreach efforts for Cybastion's business strategy and government affairs department.
