AI Governance

Regional institution

African Union

The African Union is the continental organization of African states, working on political, economic and social integration, including digital transformation.

Last reviewed 2026-08-22

Geographic scope
Africa
Areas of work
Continental policy, Digital transformation, AI strategy

Why it is relevant to AI governance

The AU Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy sets a pan-African policy frame for harnessing AI while addressing infrastructure, skills, ethics and sovereignty concerns. It is a primary regional reference for AI governance in Africa.

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