ABIDJAN:On Thursday, April 6, Cybastion signed a $23 million public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the Ivorian Ministry of Tourism to revolutionize the tourism sector in Ivory Coast. This partnership constitutes an important step in achieving the objective of the Ivorian tourism sector to be among the top 5 African destinations by 2025, with a target of welcoming 5 million tourists. Through this collaboration, Cybastion will provide digital solutions such as an e-government platform, a centralized marketplace and an e-wallet solution, which will streamline administrative processes and provide secure payment options for tourists. The PPP was signed during a ceremony between Minister Siandou Fofana, Ivorian Minister of Tourism, and Dr. Thierry Wandji, CEO of Cybastion, in Abidjan.

Cybastion is pleased to have the opportunity to reinforce President Biden's commitments made at the US-Africa Leaders Summit to support digital transformation across Africa. This partnership marks an important step in achieving the continental leadership objectives of the Ivorian national tourism development strategy. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that this collaboration will have on the tourism sector in Côte d’Ivoire.

About Cybastion

Cybastion is a cybersecurity solutions provider, offering a range of services including cyber infrastructure, training and digital technologies. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company has established a strong presence in Africa, working in eight countries. Cybastion aims to bridge the cybersecurity gap between Africa and more developed countries by providing the necessary cyber solutions. The company's efforts to build capacity in Africa are particularly significant, as President Biden has said that "when Africa succeeds, the United States succeeds and, frankly, the whole world succeeds too."