A project titled 'Towards Collaborative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity Governance in Africa' was launched in Accra on Wednesday to strengthen AI and cybersecurity governance across the continent. The initiative is implemented by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is funded by the Government of Japan.

Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, Commandant of KAIPTC, said rapid technological advancement is reshaping governance, security, economic development, and public service delivery in Africa. He noted that African governments and security institutions are increasingly deploying AI-powered systems for border management, surveillance, intelligence gathering, disaster response, and administrative efficiency. He warned that the growing use of technology has brought new risks, including cybercrime, ransomware attacks, digital espionage, and misuse of AI tools. According to jbklutse.com, he also said weak regulations and poor coordination between countries have left Africa vulnerable to cyber threats.

According to undp.org, the project is a twelve-month initiative that will engage stakeholders from the 15 members of the African Union Peace and Security Council.