AI Policies in Africa:
Quick Facts
National AI Strategies and Policies
9
African countries have developed an AI Strategy or Policy
Nigeria & South AfricaDraft AI Strategy
TanzaniaHealth Sector AI Strategy
Domestic Bill/Draft Law
2
Countries have tabled bills to Regulate AI
Morocco & NigeriaAI Regulation Bills
KenyaAI Regulatory Motion
Kenya's AI Motion
Motion Discussed on 31 July 2024 for AI Regulatory framework
Data Protection Law on Automated Processing
Countries with specific provisions60% ~ (18)
Countries without data protection laws20% ~ (6)
Based on 30 surveyed countries
International Interventions Adopted
- UNESCO AI Resolution adopted by UNESCO Member countries.
- UN AI Resolution March 2024
- Bletchley Park Declaration