INTERPOL: AI Now Powers 55% of Reported Cybercrimes Across Africa

Artificial intelligence is now enabling 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa, making attacks faster, more scalable and increasingly difficult to detect, according to INTERPOL ‘s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The report warns that as Africa’s digital transformation accelerates—with more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers recorded in 2025—cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting AI while law enforcement agencies continue to face fragmented cybercrime legislation and limited A