The third edition of the Cyber Games was held in Saint-Louis, Senegal, on October 4, 2026. The event was organized by the Directorate of Cybersecurity of the COJOJ Dakar 2026 and took place at the French Institute of Senegal in Saint-Louis. This edition was part of the "Flame Tour," which traversed Senegal on October 3 and 4. The event was sponsored by Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, President of the CNOSS and COJOJ Dakar 2026.
The Cyber Games received support from various partners, including Check Point, the official partner of the Cyber Games, the French Embassy, and the French Institute of Senegal in Saint-Louis. A total of 450 young people registered on the official platform of the Cyber Games. After selection, around 200 competitors participated in the events, hailing from different parts of Senegal, including Saint-Louis, Dakar, Thiès, and Louga.
Nearly 1,000 guests attended the competition and cultural activities that marked the day. The event demonstrated that cybersecurity is increasingly attracting young Senegalese. The Cyber Games offer a concrete platform for them to discover the professions of the digital world, compete with the best, and interact with professionals. The day's program included cybersecurity tests, demonstrations, animations, and exchange sessions.
A highlight of the day was a masterclass by Gaël Musquet, an ethical hacker, focused on cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and digital challenges. The event combined cybersecurity, innovation, youth, sports, and culture, reflecting the spirit of the legacy carried by Dakar 2026. A ceremony around the Flame brought together participants, guests, competitors, and local actors at the French Institute.
The Flame then continued its journey to the Senegal River, where it was lit at the Faidherbe Bridge. This was one of the significant moments of this stage of the "Flame Tour." The Cyber Games are not limited to the day of the competition but are part of the D26 Cyber Legacy Program, the cyber-legacy program of Dakar 2026.
In partnership with Check Point, this program aims to train over 1,500 young people in cybersecurity by 2027. The goal is to strengthen national skills in operational cybersecurity and emerge a new generation of Senegalese talents ready to protect the country's digital space. The choice of Saint-Louis aligns with this objective: to bring Dakar 2026 initiatives closer to young people in all regions of Senegal.
The Directorate of Cybersecurity of COJOJ Dakar 2026 expressed gratitude to Check Point, the official partner, the French Embassy, the French Institute of Senegal in Saint-Louis, and all the competitors, guests, volunteers, partners, and teams mobilized for the success of this third edition. The Cyber Games continue to build an engaged, innovative, and active Senegalese youth in the digital transformation.
Key points
- The event was part of the "Flame Tour," which traversed Senegal on October 3 and 4, 2026.
- Around 200 competitors participated in the events, hailing from different parts of Senegal.
- The program aims to train over 1,500 young people in cybersecurity by 2027.
