African data protection authorities strengthen cooperation on digital Governance at RAPDP Conference in Abidjan

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

African regulators responsible for personal data protection have met in Abidjan to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation on digital governance and strengthening data protection frameworks across the continent.

The engagement took place on the sidelines of the 9th RAPDP Conference, where the President of the Regulatory Council of the Autorité de Régulation des TIC (ARTCI), Autorité de Régulation des TIC, Mr. Roger Félix Adom, received a delegation of African data protection authority leaders.

The delegation was led by Mr. Adamou Iro, President of the High Authority for the Protection of Personal Data of Niger and head of the RAPDP network, bringing together regulators focused on strengthening privacy and digital governance systems across Africa.

Discussions focused on emerging challenges related to personal data protection, regulatory harmonization, and the development of stronger institutional cooperation mechanisms among African data protection authorities.

Participants emphasized the importance of building trusted digital ecosystems that safeguard citizens’ data while supporting innovation and the growth of digital economies across the continent.

The meeting reflected a shared commitment among African regulators to reinforce collaboration and ensure more effective, coordinated responses to evolving data protection and digital governance issues.