Ghana needs stronger international cooperation to fight cybercrime – CSA

Ghana's Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Director-General, Dr Divine Selase Agbeti, has called for stronger international cooperation to combat the growing cybercrime threat in Africa. At the 2026 Morocco Cybersecurity Week, Dr Agbeti stressed that digital threats no longer respect national borders, making cross-border collaboration essential.

Speaking to African nations, he urged them to bolster ties between their cybersecurity agencies and foreign affairs ministries to enhance responses to cyber threats. This collaboration should encompass sharing threat intelligence, joint exercises, and coordinated responses to incidents affecting multiple countries. Dr Agbeti emphasized the role of "cyber diplomacy" in advancing national interests, building trust, and facilitating cooperation on cyberspace issues.

He cautioned that international partnerships must yield tangible benefits, not just agreements. Dr Agbeti stressed the need for stronger national cybersecurity institutions, better coordination among government agencies, and increased investment in technical skills. He also advocated for deeper collaboration with regional organizations, development partners, universities, and the private sector.

Dr Agbeti highlighted that the effectiveness of international cybersecurity cooperation should be measured by its impact on incident response, information-sharing, and the resilience of Africa's digital systems. He concluded by emphasizing that the continent's digital future hinges not just on the rapid adoption of new technologies, but also on the effective security of those technologies and the public's trust in them.