Côte d’Ivoire Minister calls for stronger preparedness against cyberattacks

By:   Nana Appiah Acquaye

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, has called on public and private organisations to strengthen their capacity to anticipate and respond to cyberattacks as the government seeks to make cybersecurity a pillar of the country’s digital transformation.

The Minister made the call during the CYBER RETEX session, organised on October 28 and 29, 2026, at the Radisson Blu in Abidjan.

The session, dedicated to feedback from past cyber incidents, aims to draw lessons from previous attacks to improve the preparation and management of future crises.

According to the Minister, the ability to anticipate incidents, identify vulnerabilities and correct weaknesses is an essential factor in ensuring digital reliability.

Through CYBEREX 2026, the government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a culture of anticipation, shared responsibility and continuous improvement in cybersecurity.