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.
Tracked
- In force1
- Signals1
Set last reviewed 16 October 2026
Next review 13 November 2026
Tracked instruments
Signals
South Africa gazettes its Draft National AI Policy for comment
The Cabinet-approved draft from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies covers governance, ethics and sector use; consultation closed 10 June 2026.