picoCTF-Africa
March 9-19, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. ET
Virtual
Are you ready to learn and test your cybersecurity skills and join Africa's growing community of ethical hackers?
picoCTF-Africa 2026 is a free, beginner-friendly cybersecurity competition designed to introduce students across Africa to the exciting world of computer security. In March every year, participants engage in hands-on challenges covering topics like web exploitation, cryptography, reverse engineering, mobile security, and forensics — all through a gamified Capture The Flag (CTF) format.
Who can participate?
- Anyone
- Cyber enthusiasts
picoCTF-Africa is open to everyone. Participants and teams that do not meet award requirements can still participate, but will not be eligible to win contest prizes. Please see competition rules for details.
Upcoming Events
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April 15 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
"From Memory to Responsibility: How Young Leaders Can Prevent the Next Genocide" with Marc Gwamaka, Engagement and Outreach Coordinator at Aegis Trust
A203
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April 15 2026
4:30 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Kwibuka32: Film Screening of the 600
A powerful film telling the little-known story of a surrounded battalion that launched the counterattack to end the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
A203
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April 17 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
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April 17 2026
12:30 PM - 1:50 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Career Transitions: Know Your Value
A hands-on workshop for final-semester students that guides you through auditing your skills, connecting your experience to evidence, and positioning yourself confidently for the roles you're targeting.
A203
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April 22 2026
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
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May 11 2026
10:00 AM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
CMU-Africa, PEZ building