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Trust and Safety Africa Academy and JTSA Join Forces for a Safer Digital Future

In an era where digital landscapes are rapidly evolving, the Trust and Safety Africa Academy (TSAA) and the Japan Trust and Safety Association (JTSA) have come together to forge a strategic partnership aimed at advancing global digital trust and safety. Their collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signifies a significant step towards creating a balanced framework for safety that incorporates diverse perspectives from both Africa and Japan.

Embracing Change in a Digital World

The surge of new technologies and increasing digital risks that cross borders have transformed the online space. This partnership aims to bridge a rich tapestry of local knowledge, facilitating a dialogue around international safety governance and standardization that is reflective of both regions’ unique contexts.

In sharing responsibilities, TSAA and JTSA will embark on several focus areas laid out in the MoU:

• - Joint Workshops and Training: They will conduct collaborative workshops and practical training sessions to bolster professional skills in the domain.
• - Comparative Research on Local Risks: The partnership will engage in studies comparing risks such as fraud, misinformation, child safety, and AI-related harm.
• - Professional Exchange to Enhance Understanding: Through expert exchanges, they will deepen the understanding of regional contexts and best practices.
• - Contributing Regional Insights: The organizations will supply regional insights to international safety frameworks regarding AI governance and digital risk management.

Both TSAA and JTSA aspire to contribute towards building an inclusive, diverse, and globally-informed trust and safety ecosystem that speaks for underserved voices in international governance.

Insights from Leaders

Emmanuel Adinkra, Executive Director of TSAA:

Adinkra expressed pride in this partnership, stating, "This collaboration is a vital step towards making the global trust and safety landscape more balanced. Africa and Japan hold complementary strengths — from community-rooted safety measures to cutting-edge technology innovations. Together, we can form safety standards reflective of the realities on the ground and channel underrepresented voices into international governance structures. Through our cooperation, TSAA is devoted to crafting a digital future where everyone can feel secure."

Takeaki Kanaya, Representative Director of JTSA:

Kanaya reinforces the importance of this alliance by asserting, "As cross-border digital risks accelerate, it’s more crucial than ever for the global community to establish safety frameworks grounded in local experiences and realities. At JTSA, we stand committed to building a more inclusive and genuinely global resilient digital ecosystem, collaborating closely with organizations like TSAA."

Upcoming Initiatives

The TSAA and JTSA aim to kick off their joint activities in early 2026, with details to be announced as progress is made.

About TSAA

The Trust and Safety Africa Academy (TSAA) is a pioneering training and research institute dedicated to promoting digital safety and developing local talent across the African continent. Engaging in practitioner-led educational programs and applied research, TSAA provides the knowledge and skills necessary to address new online harms and AI-related risks to students, professionals, organizations, and local communities. By operating at the intersection of digital rights, safe operations, and policy formation, TSAA elevates its presence within the global T&S landscape and strengthens online user protection in Africa.

About JTSA

The Japan Trust and Safety Association (JTSA) is Japan's first cross-industry organization specializing in trust and safety. Collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including platform companies, researchers, and NGOs, JTSA actively promotes strengthening responses to emerging digital risks and disseminating international best practices and standards. Through research, capability development, and partnerships with related organizations both domestically and internationally, JTSA is dedicated to building a safe and trustworthy digital environment.