Togo and UN sign MoU to establish the African Cybersecurity Centre.

As a central regional hub for cybersecurity information and intelligence based in Lome (Togo), the centre will act independently and objectively in expertise and activities related to promoting cybersecurity and the investigation of cybercrime.

Its missions will cover, but not be limited to:

A* Building capacities and supporting established cybersecurity agencies in African countries

A* Collaborating with African governments, policymakers, law enforcement and security experts towards creating effective frameworks for assessing and mitigating cyberthreats and promoting cybersecurity in the region

A* Providing highly specialized technical and research capabilities for cybersecurity promotion in the region

In March 2022, the 1st Cybersecurity Summit co-organized by Togo and the UNECA brought together Heads of State and Government, private sector leaders, and civil society leaders for a dialogue to address the pressing cybersecurity challenges of Africa.

During the summit, member states adopted the "Lome Declaration on cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime" also known as the Lome Declaration.

The Lome Declaration is a commitment by member states to sign and ratify the African Union "Malabo Convention" - one of the most elaborate conventions in the world on cybersecurity and strengthen African cooperation in cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime.

Cina Lawson

We are pleased to partner with UNECA to further our commitment to making cybersecurity a top priority for our nations... Our partnership model with the private sector is an innovative approach that we want to showcase to inspire other countries for safer cyberspace on the continent.

Cina Lawson

- Togo's Minister of Digital Economy

As a result, the MoU between Togo and ECA will enable the creation of the African Cybersecurity Center to support African countries in executing the Lome Declaration.

To date, Togo is one of the few countries to have ratified the Malabo Convention. The country has implemented a legal and regulatory framework adapted to cybersecurity and established regulatory entities...