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Tether, UNODC Partner to Bolster Cybersecurity and Tackle Digital-Asset Crime in Africa

The multi-nation effort aligns with UNODC’s Africa 2030 vision, responding to Interpol findings of $260 million in illicit flows.

Overview

  • The program covers Senegal, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda with country-specific initiatives.
  • Tether will supply technical expertise and resources to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, investigative capabilities, and financial transparency across markets.
  • A Senegal pilot focuses on youth cybersecurity education through virtual bootcamps, mentorship, and micro-grants delivered via the Plan B Foundation.
  • Funding channeled through the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking supports NGOs providing shelter, medical care, legal aid, and economic empowerment.
  • The collaboration addresses risks tied to rapid crypto adoption in Africa, including widespread stablecoin use for payments and savings.