Africa has become a haven for cybercrimes.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reported to be enabling 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa.
According to findings detailed in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) African Cyberthreat Assessment Report, AI is making attacks faster, more scalable, and increasingly difficult for victims and platforms to detect.
The 40-page report draws on survey data from 36 African member countries and highlights a defining shift: cyber-criminality has evolved from isolated incidents into an industrialised, borderless ecosystem.
With more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers recorded in 2025, Africa’s digital transformation is expanding rapidly. Cybercrime legislation is fragmented, and AI readiness in law enforcement agencies remains alarmingly low.
