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 13 August 2026
Next review 10 September 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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