Cybastion was honored to welcome H.E. Cissé Mint Cheikh Ould Boid, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the U.S. and an embassy delegation, to its headquarters in Arlington, VA.

The Mauritanian delegation and Cybastion executives discussed potential collaboration on digital transformation work through the Digital Fast Track (DFT), an accelerated roadmap for Africa’s digital sovereignty.

During the visit, Ambassador Boid learned more about how DFT’s solutions align with Mauritania’s vision to strengthen its digital infrastructure, build secure e-government platforms, and train the next generation of digital professionals.

The Cybastion team included Armand Tchokokam, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer; Scott Blacklin, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Antonio Espirito Santo, Government Affairs Coordinator; Mohamed Dembele, Managing Partner, Cybersecurity Business Unit; and Shanta Bryant Gyan, Communications Director.

The Ambassador also toured George Mason University’s Innovation Lab at the Fuse Building. Led by Lisa Donnan, chair of Mason Engineering’s advisory board and Duminda Wijesekera, director of the Director of Mason Innovation Labs, the tour highlighted Cybastion’s partnership with GMU and showcased how digital innovation, exploration, and creativity can advance resilient and inclusive digital economies in Africa.