Djibouti signs UN Cybercrime Convention to boost digital security
Djibouti joined a United Nations agreement to combat internet crime after its digital economy minister signed the treaty in Vietnam on Friday. Mariam Hamadou Ali represented President Ismail Omar Guelleh at the ceremony in Hanoi, making the East African nation part of the first global legal framework for fighting cybercrime across borders.
The agreement establishes rules for collecting digital evidence and coordinates law enforcement actions between countries. Djibouti passed legislation last year that defines computer crimes and their punishments under its national cybersecurity plan, adopted in November 2024.
The government will develop enforcement procedures with multiple ministries to meet treaty requirements. Officials said the decision positions the country as a leader among African nations in protecting citizens from online threats while respecting individual rights.
