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African Union Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Continental strategy for maximising AI benefits in Africa while addressing risks, ethical governance, capabilities and regional/international cooperation.

activeAfrican Union CommissionVerified 23 Aug 2026

Applicability

African Union member states and ecosystem stakeholders using the strategy to shape national and regional AI policy.

Enforcement context

Strategic policy framework rather than a directly enforceable AI statute.

Regulatory timeline

Material dates and status changes.

01 Jul 2024

AU Continental AI Strategy

Continental strategy for maximising AI benefits in Africa while addressing risks, ethical governance, capabilities and regional/international cooperation.

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CRG implementation mapping

Operational obligations and evidence expectations.

AU-CAP

African AI capability and infrastructure

Assess compute, data, skills, language and infrastructure dependencies when planning AI adoption.

Actor: policy makers/institutions · Domain: infrastructure

Evidence: Capability baseline, infrastructure plan, skills plan and data strategy.

Mapped CRG assurance controls: SEC-05VEN-03
AU-GOV

Responsible and ethical AI governance

Align AI programmes with responsible governance, rights protection and locally appropriate risk management.

Actor: public/private AI actors · Domain: governance

Evidence: Governance framework, impact/risk assessment and accountability evidence.

Mapped CRG assurance controls: GOV-01GOV-03GOV-05
Primary source

Verify the underlying instrument.

Cybatar's mapping is designed for AI governance and assurance work. Legal interpretation remains anchored to the current primary text and competent authority guidance.

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