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AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIÃO AFRICANA P.O. Box: 3243, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel.:(251-11) 551 38 22 Email: situationroom@africa-union.org Fax: (251-11) 551 93 21 PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL 627TH MEETING 26 SEPTEMBER 2016 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA PSC/PR/BR.(DCXXVII) PRESS STATEMENT

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Press Statement on the Crucial Role of Cybersecurity in the Promotion and Maintenance of Peace and Security in Africa

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Intergovernmental Organisation

African Union (AU)

Type of Document (for IGOs)

Policy-Related Documents: Communications

Topics

Cyber Crime
Cyber Terrorism
Cybersecurity Awareness
Data Protection
Incident and Emergency Response
International Cooperation
National Cyber Defense
Public-Private Partnership
Sustainable Development

Summary

Issued in follow-up to the 627th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) held on 26 September 2016, in Addis Ababa
The PSC and participants:
- Addressed the increasing global cyber threats and attacks
- Stressed the importance of regional and global frameworks for promoting security and stability in cyberspace
- Underscored the importance of promoting a culture of cybersecurity among all stakeholders
- Emphasized the need for the AU Commission to establish mechanisms and platforms, such as the regional forums dedicated to discuss cybersecurity issues
- Underscored the importance of regional and international cooperation in the promotion of security and stability in the global cyberspace

Source Link 1: http://www.peaceau.org/uploads/psc-pr-627-cyber-security-26-9-2016.pdf

Year Published: 2016

Date Published: Sep 26, 2016

Document Language(s)

English

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