{"id":114676,"date":"2026-02-09T17:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114676"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:19:15","slug":"cyber-security-authority-rallies-stakeholders-for-africa-safer-internet-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114676","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Security Authority rallies stakeholders for Africa Safer Internet Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 28 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a nationwide call to action as Ghana prepares to commemorate Africa Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, 10th February 2026. <\/p>\n<p>Operating under the theme <em>\u201cTogether for a Safer Africa Online: AU Online Safety Policy in Action,\u201d<\/em> the initiative seeks to address the escalating digital threats facing the youth, including emerging risks such as AI-driven harms and sexual exploitation.<\/p>\n<p>In an official press release dated 9th February 2026, the CSA emphasised that protecting the younger generation in the digital space is a \u201cshared responsibility\u201d that extends beyond government agencies to include parents, teachers, and the media.<\/p>\n<p>A central objective of this year\u2019s commemoration is the promotion of the AU Online Safety Policy. <\/p>\n<p>This continental framework is designed to harmonise legal structures and build stakeholder capacity across Africa to combat various digital vices.<\/p>\n<p>The policy focuses on several key areas of protection<sup><\/sup>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Harmonisation:<\/strong> Aligning legal frameworks to ensure consistent protection across borders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fundamental Rights:<\/strong> Upholding children\u2019s rights to safety, privacy, and online participation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mitigation of Threats:<\/strong> Developing strategies to tackle cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and harmful content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CSA has committed to leading an \u201cintensified awareness\u201d campaign, deploying educational efforts directly into schools, churches, and local communities to empower children with digital literacy.<\/p>\n<p>Recognising that the CSA cannot manage the vast landscape of internet safety alone, the Authority is urging the public to utilise its dedicated reporting channels. <\/p>\n<p>Children and carergivers who encounter online abuse are encouraged to report incidents directly via the following contact points:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Voice\/Text:<\/strong> 292 <\/li>\n<li><strong>WhatsApp:<\/strong> 0501603111 <\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternative:<\/strong> Reporting to a trusted adult, such as a teacher or 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