African Union · Policy

African Union Continental AI Strategy

The continental strategy promotes development-oriented and inclusive AI governance, capacity, data foundations, innovation, investment and international cooperation.

Current status
Regional strategy under Member State implementation
Published or updated
9 August 2024
Last verified
19 August 2026

Prepared by Longan Bay Area AI Legal Research Center based on official public materials.

01

Scope of application & addressees

  • African Union Member States and regional institutions
  • Organisations conducting AI infrastructure, product or public projects in Africa
  • Teams responsible for national AI strategy, capacity and governance cooperation

02

Core regulatory mandates & key requirements

01The strategy sets continental directions for governance, infrastructure, data, talent, research, innovation and investment.

02Human rights, inclusion, equity, safety and African development needs shape the approach.

03Member States can use the strategy to develop national policy, institutions and roadmaps.

03

Enforcement & compliance timeline

The AU Executive Council endorsed the Strategy.

The Strategy document was published.

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Statutory & regulatory text

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