Ghana needs stronger international cooperation to fight cybercrime – CSA
Ghana needs stronger international cooperation to tackle cybercrime as digital threats increasingly cross national borders, Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr Divine Selase Agbeti, has said. He said Ghana could not address the growing cybersecurity threat alone, particularly as businesses, financial systems and public services became increasingly interconnected. Speaking…
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Director-General, Dr Divine Selase Agbeti, has emphasized the need for stronger international cooperation to combat cybercrime, a concern he highlighted at the 2026 Morocco Cybersecurity Week in Rabat. Agbeti pointed out that cyber threats are increasingly crossing national borders, rendering a solitary response by Ghana inadequate, especially as businesses, financial systems, and public services become more interconnected.
Speaking at the event, Agbeti urged African nations to enhance cooperation between their cybersecurity agencies and foreign affairs ministries, advocating for measures such as sharing threat intelligence, conducting joint exercises, and coordinating responses to cyber incidents that transcend borders. He underscored that cyber diplomacy plays a pivotal role in advancing national interests, fostering trust, and facilitating cooperation on cyberspace issues.
Agbeti stressed that international collaboration could significantly bolster Ghana's capacity to respond to cybercrime that originates abroad or involves networks operating across multiple jurisdictions. However, he cautioned that these partnerships must translate into tangible benefits, instead of merely being symbolic agreements.
He underscored that such partnerships should align with national priorities, bolster sustainable capacity development, and empower Ghana's institutions to manage cybersecurity risks independently over time.
The CSA Director-General also called for more robust national cybersecurity institutions, improved coordination among government bodies, and increased investment in technical skills. He urged African countries to deepen collaboration with regional organizations, development partners, universities, and the private sector to fortify their defenses against cyber threats.
Agbeti measured the success of international cybersecurity cooperation by its impact on improving incident response, information-sharing, and the resilience of Africa's digital infrastructure.
He concluded by emphasizing that the continent's digital future hinges not only on the rapid adoption of new technologies but equally on the effectiveness with which these technologies are secured and the public's growing trust in them.
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