FIGHTING CYBER CRIME IN AFRICA

Analysts say the fight against cybercrime requires a cohesive and coordinated approach because the potential for internet abuse in Africa is very high. The FBI says cybercrime has increased by over 400 percent since the coronavirus was declared as a pandemic by the world health organization over a year ago. Joining me to talk about cybercrime are two cybersecurity analysts. Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech entrepreneur, based in Lagos, Nigeria, and Nebiyou Tilahun, a cybersecurity expert based in Washington, DC.