African central banks commit to advancing financial inclusion and strengthening cybersecurity as Ghana champions continental agenda

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairperson of the African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) and Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, said Africa had made significant progress in expanding access to financial services but stressed that the continent must now focus on ensuring those gains deliver tangible economic benefits.

African central banks and financial sector leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening financial inclusion and strengthening cybersecurity across the continent, with Ghana playing a leading role in shaping the next phase of Africa's digital financial transformation.

The meeting, hosted by the Banco Nacional de Angola, brought together more than 150 participants, including central bank governors, deputy governors, financial inclusion experts and development partners from across Africa.