Cybersecurity in the age of AI: Africa’s strategic moment

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Inauguration of Conference: The International Conference on Cybersecurity in the Era of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence commenced in Addis Ababa, hosted by the United Nations Conference Centre.
Joint Organization: The conference is jointly organized by the Ethiopian Cybersecurity Association (ECySA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
Theme of Conference: The theme of the two-day event is “Risks, Resilience and Africa’s Strategic Imperatives,” focusing on cybersecurity and AI.
Importance of Cybersecurity: Opening remarks highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in shaping institutions and decision-making, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity.
Ethiopia’s Progress: Mrs. Tigist Hamid outlined Ethiopia’s significant achievements in cybersecurity legislation over the past eight years under Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed.
Visions for Africa’s Future: Mr. Tsegaye Emmanuel Mekael discussed how secure digital transformation is key to Africa’s leadership in FinTech and innovation, emphasizing cybersecurity as a pillar for regional integration.
Sustained Dialogue: The event aims to initiate a recurring pan-African forum on cybersecurity, hosted by ECA in Addis Ababa.
Conference Continuation: Sessions on critical infrastructure protection, AI tools, capacity building, and regional cooperation frameworks are planned for the second day of the conference.

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