CSA Leads National Campaign as Ghana Commemorates Africa Safer Internet Day on February 10
Ghana is set to commemorate Africa Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen online safety for children across the continent.
The event, which will be observed under the theme “Together for a Safer Africa Online: AU Online Safety Policy in Action,” is being led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in line with the African Union’s Online Safety Policy.
According to the CSA, safeguarding children online requires a collective, multi-stakeholder approach, involving parents, teachers, caregivers, civil society organisations, and the media.
The Authority noted that Africa Safer Internet Day provides a critical platform for intensified awareness creation on child online safety, stressing that the CSA alone cannot address the growing risks children face in digital spaces.
This year’s initiative seeks to advance the objectives of the AU Online Safety Policy, which focuses on harmonising legal frameworks, strengthening education, and building stakeholder capacity to protect and empower children. The policy responds to rising threats including harmful online content, cyberbullying, online abuse, sexual exploitation, privacy breaches, and emerging risks linked to artificial intelligence.
The CSA explained that the policy underscores key principles such as children’s rights to safety, privacy, and meaningful online participation, while prioritising the best interests of the child. It also calls on AU Member States to develop targeted strategies and programmes to enhance child online safety and digital empowerment.
As part of the 2026 commemoration, the Cyber Security Authority will roll out intensified education and awareness campaigns in schools, churches, and communities nationwide.
Children, parents, and caregivers have been urged to report any form of online abuse or related challenges to the CSA by calling or texting 292, or via WhatsApp on 0501603111. Reports can also be made to trusted adults, including parents and teachers.
The CSA reiterated its call for collective action, emphasising that sustained collaboration is essential to creating a safer online environment for children in Ghana and across Africa.
