Every story filed on the AI Governance & Policy desk — engineering analysis, policy scrutiny and field reporting on how artificial intelligence is built, funded and governed across Africa.
Restrictive data localization requirements are creating barriers to AI development in Africa, while open data flow agreements raise sovereignty concerns.
Several African countries have established AI ethics committees, but questions remain about their independence, expertise, and actual influence on policy.
A deep dive into the AU AI strategy, examining its strengths, gaps, and the political dynamics that shaped its development.
Kenya Data Commissioner is grappling with AI-specific governance challenges that its current data protection framework was not designed to address.
South Africa proposed AI Act draws from both EU and local frameworks, attempting to create a regulatory environment that encourages innovation while protecting citizens.
South Africa pushes BRICS to create an independent international panel to scientifically evaluate AI, amid heightened attention on the behaviour of AI models.
Nigeria is drafting AI-specific legislation that could set the tone for West African technology regulation. Here is what the proposed framework includes.
The African Union Continental AI Strategy is moving from vision documents to actionable policy frameworks, with implications for regulation, investment, and cross-border data flows.
If your job now includes teaching an AI agent how you think, you should know what you are handing over, and what South African law says you keep.
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