While electronic evidence is of increasing significance to criminal investigations and proceedings also in Africa, procedures to obtain such evidence from other jurisdictions are often lengthy and not effective. The Second Protocol to the Budapest Convention (opened for signature in 2022) provides tools for enhanced co-operation and disclosure of electronic evidence – such as direct cooperation with service providers and registrars, effective means to obtain subscriber information and traffic data, immediate co-operation in emergencies or joint investigations, whilst ensuring a strong system of human rights and rule of law safeguards, especially when it comes to protecting personal data. Almost a quarter of African countries are either Parties or have been invited to accede to the Budapest Convention. Making use of the tools of the Second Protocol is thus an option for Africa. Cabo Verde, Ghana, Mauritius, and Morocco are among the signatories so far. The workshop is aimed at showcasing the relevance and expediency of the tools for cooperation provided for in the Protocol, as well as at discussing possible challenges to their implementation in the African region.