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African Union Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy

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Continental strategy endorsed by the AU Executive Council at its 45th Ordinary Session (Accra, 18-19 Jul 2024) calling for an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, unified national strategies, ethical and inclusive governance and regional cooperation. Non-binding guidance for AU member states.

Why it matters

Reference framework for the national AI strategies and bills now emerging in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and other AU states.

SourceAfrican Union: https://au.int/en/documents/20240809/continental-artificial-intelligence-strategy Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026.

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African Union Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy. African Union (Executive Council). Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/intl-au-continental-ai-strategy-2024/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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