2026 concept note
Framework, objectives, expected outcomes and structure of the second conference edition.
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Resources & Documentation
Colloque Cyber 2026 — West African Sub-regional Colloquium on Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty.
DIGITAL LIBRARY
Official documents and working references
An institutional library bringing together CREDA and Colloque Cyber documents, followed by key regional, continental and international references.
01CREDA · Colloquium02Cyber October03CREDA · Other04DACOSTA White paper05Other references
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CREDA resources — Cyber Colloquium
CREDA documents directly related to the preparation, proceedings, outcomes and partnership ecosystem of the Cybersecure Colloquium.
2025 Cyber Conference summary
Summary of the proceedings, themes and principal orientations of the first edition.
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Cyber October 2026 — Gérard Joseph Francisco DACOSTA
Mobilisation and awareness campaign led by Gérard Joseph Francisco DACOSTA, a cybersecurity resource person and CREDA collaborator. It is highlighted for its current relevance and is not presented as a CREDA publication.
Cyber October 2026 — Official presentation
Hybrid programme from 1 to 31 October 2026: webinars, Cyber Saturdays, Cisco NetAcad pathways, challenges, professional meetings, career activities and awareness.
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CREDA resources — Outside the Colloquium
CREDA institutional publications and materials that do not directly concern the Cybersecure Colloquium.
CREDA CIP/MD — Training brochure
Presentation of the Engineering Certificate in Development Professions Practice (C.I.P./M.D.) and CREDA capacity-building programme.
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White paper — Gérard Joseph Francisco DACOSTA
Reference publication on cybersecurity and digital sovereignty in Senegal. Its inclusion in this library does not make it a CREDA publication.
Cybersecurity and digital sovereignty in Senegal
Gérard DACOSTA examines cybercrime trends, governance, legal frameworks and emerging technologies, with proposals for a safer, sovereign and sustainable cyberspace.
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ECOWAS — legal framework, strategy & vision
West African regional references on digital law, cybersecurity, cybercrime, cyber/ICT confidence-building and long-term strategic orientations.
Electronic transactions within ECOWAS
Supplementary Act A/SA.2/01/10 on electronic transactions within ECOWAS.
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Personal data protection
Supplementary Act A/SA.1/01/10 on personal data protection within ECOWAS.
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Regional cybersecurity and cybercrime strategy
Regional framework setting objectives for cybersecurity policy, resilience, cooperation and capabilities.
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Cyber/ICT confidence-building measures
ECOWAS Directive C/DIR.2/12/24 on cyber/ICT confidence-building measures.
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ECOWAS Vision 2050
‘ECOWAS of the Peoples: Peace and Prosperity for All’, an ECOWAS Commission publication.
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African Union — continental frameworks
Continental texts on digital transformation, cybersecurity, data protection and Agenda 2063 ambitions.
African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection
Continental convention adopted in 2014 on cybersecurity and personal data protection.
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Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa 2020–2030
The African Union’s continental digital transformation framework.
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The Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa 2020–2030
English edition of the African Union’s continental digital transformation strategy.
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Agenda 2063 — Popular Version
Popular version published by the African Union Commission in 2015.
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United Nations & international references
Complementary international documents. Their inclusion does not imply that they are CREDA productions.
State responsibility — A/CN.4/488
Comments and observations received from governments by the International Law Commission. This is a general legal reference, not a document specifically devoted to cybersecurity.
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Cybersecurity toolkit for small businesses
Practical Global Cyber Alliance handbook offering measures and tools to reduce cyber risk for small businesses.
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