Ghana needs stronger international cooperation to combat cybercrime as digital threats increasingly cross national borders, Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr. Divine Selase Agbeti, has said.
He warned that Ghana could not tackle the growing threat alone, especially as businesses, financial systems and public services become more connected through digital technology.
Speaking at the 2026 Morocco Cybersecurity Week in Rabat, Dr. Agbeti urged African countries to strengthen collaboration between their cybersecurity agencies and foreign affairs ministries to improve the fight against cyber threats.
He said countries should share threat intelligence, conduct joint cybersecurity exercises and coordinate responses to attacks that affect multiple nations.
“Cyber diplomacy has become an important instrument for advancing national interests, building trust and facilitating cooperation on issues affecting cyberspace,” he said.
Dr. Agbeti explained that stronger international partnerships would help Ghanaian businesses and security agencies respond more effectively to cybercrime originating abroad or involving criminal networks operating across different countries.
However, he cautioned that such partnerships must produce practical results rather than remain limited to agreements and declarations.
“International partnerships should respond to national priorities, support sustainable capacity development and equip our institutions to manage cybersecurity risks independently over time,” he said.
The CSA Director-General also called for stronger national cybersecurity institutions, improved coordination among government agencies and greater investment in technical skills.
He urged African countries to work more closely with regional organisations, development partners, universities and private businesses to improve their ability to prevent and respond to cyberattacks.
According to Dr. Agbeti, the success of international cooperation should be measured by whether it improves information-sharing, speeds up responses to cyber incidents and strengthens the security of Africa’s digital systems.
He stressed that Africa’s digital future would depend not only on how quickly countries adopt new technologies, but also on how effectively they protect them and build public trust in their use.
