This year’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month focuses on a critical challenge facing democracies worldwide: the spread of misinformation and disinformation. With democracies increasingly vulnerable to digital information manipulation, the stakes are higher than ever. A recent report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies reveals that at least 39 African countries have faced targeted disinformation campaigns, threatening to disrupt democratic processes across the continent.
In response to these challenges, Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in consultation with key stakeholders, is leading the annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme “Combating Misinformation/Disinformation in a Digital Resilient Democracy – Our Collective Responsibility.” The theme emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach in raising awareness, enhancing citizens’ ability to detect, prevent, and mitigate false information, and protecting the integrity of the upcoming general election to safeguard national security.
As Ghana prepares to join over 60 countries heading to the polls this year, the theme highlights the shared duty of political actors, citizens, civil society, the private sector, journalists, media, and development partners in upholding democratic values. The Volta Region, with the Genius IT Foundation at the forefront, will host the third Volta Regional Cybersecurity Awareness Month Conference, contributing to a nationwide effort to strengthen digital resilience and promote a secure democratic environment.
