Casablanca – The Moroccan International Cooperation Agency (AMCI) called for stronger African cooperation on cybersecurity and digital sovereignty during a high-level cyber diplomacy workshop held in Rabat as part of Morocco Cyber Security Week, running from October 12 to 14.
The workshop was jointly organized by the General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI) and AMCI, bringing together ambassadors from African countries accredited to Morocco. It aimed to strengthen diplomats’ capacity to address emerging cybersecurity challenges while encouraging the exchange of experiences and discussions on shared concerns over the continent’s digital sovereignty.
Mohamed Methqal, Ambassador and Director General of AMCI, said Morocco places particular importance on South-South cooperation under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. He described this cooperation as a means of accelerating Africa’s sustainable development through experience-sharing and capacity-building.
“Cybersecurity has now become a major issue of national sovereignty, economic stability and development,” Methqal said.
He also stressed the need to strengthen African skills and develop South-South and triangular cooperation initiatives to support a secure, resilient and sovereign African digital space.
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AMCI is working with DGSSI to share Moroccan expertise, develop training programs and establish professional networks. These efforts aim to help African partner countries strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities and respond to growing digital challenges.
African diplomats attending the workshop welcomed the initiative, pointing to its role in facilitating the exchange of experiences and discussions on common challenges. They also addressed opportunities for greater cooperation among African countries on cybersecurity and digital sovereignty.
The workshop covered several topics, including cyber diplomacy and international relations, cyber threats and their geopolitical implications, and international cybersecurity standards. Participants also discussed data governance, cyber crisis management and diplomatic responses to cybersecurity incidents.
The meeting formed part of broader efforts to strengthen African cooperation in cybersecurity and develop a shared vision for the continent’s digital transformation and sustainable development.
