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Divine Selase Agbeti

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Divine Selase Agbeti — Director-General of Ghana's Cyber Security Authority, led Arab-Africa cybersecurity dialogue in Cairo in June 2026.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Chair of the Africa Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has positioned Ghana at the centre of continental cybersecurity discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and C

    Cyber Security Authority boss leads Africa–Arab cybersecurity talks, receives international award
  3. Joy Online

    Divine Selase Agbeti, commended participants for their professionalism, technical excellence, and collaborative spirit throughout the event.

    Nigeria clinches $10,000 grand prize as 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026 ends in Accra
Society

Ghana launches 2026 cyber security awareness campaign

The News

The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.

3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ghana launches 2026 cyber security awareness campaign

    The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Banks, CSA launch 2026 cyber awareness campaign in Ghana

    The Ghana Association of Banks and the Cyber Security Authority launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, emphasizing banks' role as frontline partners in combating financial fraud through trust, intelligence-sharing with regulators and among themselves, and shared responsibility between institutions and customers.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Online fraud accounts for 47% of Ghana's cyber incidents

    The Cyber Security Authority reported that 1,818 of 3,876 cybersecurity incidents recorded between January and July 2026 involved online fraud. The Director-General attributed the trend to rapid adoption of digital financial services outpacing cybersecurity awareness and protective measures.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Media urged to uphold information integrity, prevent misinformation

    The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Security chief urges journalists to report responsibly

    The National Security Coordinator has called on journalists to practise responsible reporting through accurate verification, fair coverage, and a focus on accountability rather than sensationalism, saying the media forms part of the country's security architecture and serves as an important source of open-source intelligence.

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 31 August

  1. Child Online Africa urges child-led approach to digital protection

    Child Online Africa is calling on parents, caregivers, and policymakers to prioritise children's voices in addressing digital abuse as Ghana observes National Children's Day 2026. The organisation emphasises that genuine protection requires listening to young people themselves and encourages participation in the Children's Internet Governance Forum, where children can learn about online safety and contribute to discussions about internet governance.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. CSA establishes Cybersecurity Press Corps for cyber threat reporting

    The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Press Corps to build capacity among journalists for improved public awareness of cyber risks and online scams in Ghana. The initiative is part of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project, implemented by the CSA in partnership with the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation and funded by the Government of the Czech Republic.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana launches cyber capacity building project for community media

    The Deputy Minister for Communication launched the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project to equip community media practitioners with skills to educate the public on cyber hygiene, online safety, and digital fraud prevention, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The initiative aims to address cybersecurity challenges including mobile money fraud, identity theft, and misinformation through collaboration among government, media, security agencies and local communities.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana launches cybersecurity training for community media practitioners

    A national initiative to strengthen cybersecurity capacity of community media practitioners will launch on August 3, implemented by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, with Czech Republic embassy support. The project aims to equip journalists, editors, broadcasters and bloggers with skills to report on cybersecurity issues, combat misinformation, and promote digital safety.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ghana leads continental cybersecurity dialogue at CAISEC 2026

    Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General delivered a keynote address and chaired the inaugural Arab-Africa Cybersecurity Roundtable at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference in Cairo, calling for stronger regional collaboration and coordinated responses to cyber threats.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana's cyber security chief chairs Africa-Arab talks, wins award

    The Director-General of Ghana's Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti, led discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference 2026 in Cairo and received a Special Achievement Award. He chaired the inaugural Arab-Africa Cybersecurity Roundtable, where participants from both regions agreed to deepen collaboration on threat intelligence sharing, cyber diplomacy, and critical infrastructure protection.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. Nigeria wins fourth ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon in Accra

    Nigeria's team "Error" won the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, organised by the ECOWAS Commission and Ghana's Cyber Security Authority in Accra, securing the $10,000 grand prize. The four-day event brought together cybersecurity professionals from 12 ECOWAS member states who developed solutions to regional cybersecurity challenges including ransomware, phishing, and fraud.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

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