The Africacrypt 2024 conference, which took place from July 10-12 at the Douala Star Land Hotel in Cameroon, has been a magnet for media attention in the region and beyond.

Organized by the University of Bamenda and the Cameroonian Anti-Cybercrime Unit, the conference brought together leading researchers, practitioners, and industry experts in the field of cryptography and cybersecurity. The event was widely covered by local and international press, highlighting the growing importance of these topics in Africa.

Journalists from prominent news outlets such as Equinoxe TV, CRTV, Canal2, The gerald, Mutations du quotidien,  were present, conducting interviews and reporting on the groundbreaking research presentations and panel discussions that took place over the three-day event.

"Africacrypt 2024 has truly put the spotlight on the remarkable strides being made in cryptography and cybersecurity across the African continent," said Professor Emmanuel Fouotsa, the general chair and program coordinator of the Centre for Cybersecurity and Mathematical Cryptology at the University of Bamenda.

The press coverage has helped to raise awareness about the conference's mission to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the development of cutting-edge cryptographic solutions tailored to the African context.

As the region continues to grapple with evolving cyber threats, the Africacrypt conference has positioned itself as a critical platform for driving innovation and building resilience in the digital landscape. The media attention received during this year's edition further solidifies the event's standing as a premier destination for cryptography and cybersecurity professionals in Africa.