The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has engaged the British High Commission to deepen Ghana-UK cooperation on cybersecurity and strengthen joint efforts to address emerging cyber threats.
The engagement focused on advancing the Pall Mall Process, tackling cyber-enabled crime and financial fraud, promoting child online protection, and strengthening collaboration on cyber capacity building and international cyber governance.
“In a meeting with the British High Commission today, discussions focused on strengthening UK–Ghana cyber cooperation, advancing the Pall Mall Process, tackling cyber enabled crime and financial fraud, promoting Child Online Protection, and deepening collaboration on cyber capacity building and international cyber governance.” The Authority stated.
The Pall Mall Process, launched by the United Kingdom and France in 2024, is an international, multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at addressing the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber-intrusion capabilities, including spyware and other tools that can be used to gain unauthorised access to digital systems. The initiative promotes responsible behaviour through four guiding principles: accountability, precision, oversight and transparency.
Ghana is a participant in the process and has been working with international partners to translate its principles into practical measures that strengthen cyber resilience and promote responsible use of cyber capabilities. The UK and France adopted a voluntary Code of Practice for States in 2025, providing recommendations on the responsible development, procurement, transfer and use of commercial cyber-intrusion capabilities.
The latest discussions also considered Africa’s role in advancing the Pall Mall Process and ensuring that the continent’s priorities and cybersecurity challenges are reflected in international efforts to promote a safer and more secure digital environment.
The engagement comes amid growing concerns over cyber-enabled financial crime. According to figures cited from the Bank of Ghana, the number of customers of Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions and Payment Service Providers affected by fraud increased from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, while the value at risk rose from GH¢99 million to GH¢101 million.
The discussions further explored opportunities to expand cybersecurity awareness and digital safety education within Ghana’s second-cycle institutions, with particular attention to protecting children and young people from online threats.
The two sides also reaffirmed the importance of stronger institutional cooperation, information sharing and capacity building as Ghana and the United Kingdom work to strengthen cyber resilience and address emerging threats in an increasingly interconnected digital environment.
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