Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of cybersecurity capabilities across Africa, positioning digital security and skills development as key pillars of its broader South-South cooperation strategy.
Speaking on Monday at the opening of the ANCA-CERT Executive Leadership Programme in Cybersecurity in Rabat, Mohamed Methqal, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), said the Kingdom would continue to serve as a reliable partner for African countries seeking to enhance their cyber resilience and digital security frameworks.
“Morocco will remain a committed, supportive and readily available partner to align with the advancement of cybersecurity capacities across Africa,” Methqal said, highlighting the country’s support for initiatives led by the General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI) and the African Network of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs).
The programme, organized under the framework of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), brings together cybersecurity leaders and experts from across the continent to strengthen cooperation and develop strategies to address growing cyber threats.
Methqal said Morocco’s engagement in the field reflects the vision of King Mohammed VI, who has consistently placed South-South cooperation at the center of the Kingdom’s foreign policy. He described the approach as one based on solidarity, knowledge-sharing and practical action aimed at supporting sustainable development across Africa.
According to the AMCI chief, the Royal Vision places human capital and skills development at the heart of cooperation efforts, emphasizing training, expertise exchange and capacity building as essential tools for addressing emerging challenges.
As African countries accelerate their digital transformation agendas, cybersecurity has become an increasingly important concern for governments, businesses and public institutions. Methqal noted that strengthening digital security is among the priorities of Morocco’s cooperation programmes with African partners.
He added that Morocco has implemented a range of initiatives focused on professional training, technical assistance and the sharing of expertise with African countries, helping build local capacities in strategic sectors linked to digital development.
AMCI, working alongside Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates and a range of technical partners, is actively contributing to the implementation of these cooperation programmes, particularly in areas related to cybersecurity and digital governance.
Beyond technical support, Morocco is also seeking to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of African experts, decision-makers and leaders capable of addressing the continent’s strategic challenges. Methqal said this objective is being pursued through training programmes, capacity-building initiatives and efforts to strengthen networks of African expertise.
The remarks underscore Morocco’s growing role in promoting digital cooperation on the continent at a time when African countries are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity as an essential component of economic development, digital transformation and national security.
