AI Policy Radar — AU

African Union

Continental AI strategy; national laws emerging across members

Regulatory posture

The African Union endorsed a Continental AI Strategy in 2024 emphasizing development, data sovereignty and capacity building. National frameworks (Rwanda, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa) are advancing at different speeds, making the continent a key arena for competing governance models.

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Set last reviewed 5 September 2026
Next review 3 October 2026

Tracked instruments

18 July 2024In forceAU AI StrategyThe AU's continental strategy centers development, African data sovereignty, capacity building and harmonized governance, with member states developing national AI polici…Governance & ProcurementStandards & Assurance

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