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AI regulation in African Union

Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 1 instrument · 0 binding

Overview

A continental framework that guides AU member states on harnessing AI for development while managing risks.

What is the current regulatory status?

Instruments on record: Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2024, strategy, adopted). Each is linked to its official source; human verification pending.

Binding rules versus guidance

Binding: none recorded. Strategy or guidance: Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

Key policy instruments

African Union National strategy Adopted

Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy

A continental framework that guides AU member states on harnessing AI for development while managing risks. It is organised around five focus areas: capturing AI benefits, building capabilities, minimising risks, stimulating investment, and fostering cooperation. It is non-binding and intended to inform national strategies and regional harmonisation.

Adopted 18 Jul 2024 Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 Official source

Upcoming deadlines

No scheduled future dates recorded. Past milestones are listed on each policy page.

Latest changes

How to use this information

  1. Open the official source on each instrument before relying on any date or obligation.
  2. Treat strategies and guidance as signals of coming regulation, not as binding requirements.

Official government and regulator sources

  1. Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
    African Union · 2024-07-18 · Tier 1 source

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