By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
The Africa Cyber Defense
Forum (ACDF) 2026 conference has officially opened in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing
together cybersecurity experts, technology leaders, government representatives
and international stakeholders to strengthen Africa's cybersecurity capacity.
The two-day conference,
which runs until tomorrow, provides a platform for dialogue, partnerships and
collective action towards building a safer and more resilient digital Africa.
The Director and Chief
Executive Officer of the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute
(AFRALTI), William Baraza, who also serves as Chairman of the ACDF Board,
delivered remarks at the opening of the conference.
Baraza underscored the
importance of collaboration, strategic leadership and strengthening Africa's
cybersecurity capacity in addressing the continent's evolving digital security
challenges.
The forum brings together
stakeholders from across the cybersecurity and technology ecosystem to exchange
ideas, explore partnerships and advance collective efforts towards improving
Africa's digital resilience.
