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In Africa, AI is not just a buzzword — it's solving real, centuries-old problems in healthcare, connectivity, and economic inclusion.

However, one of the primary challenges posed by dominant AI models like DeepSeek and ChatGPT is their limited understanding of diverse cultural contexts, languages, and regional s

By Dr. David King BOISON AI governance in AfricaCurrent state of AI Governance in AfricaAI adoption is increasing across Africa, with sectors such as finance, healthcare, agriculture, and transportation integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation.

The Centre for African Management and Markets (CAMM), part of the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and the African Academy of AI (AAAI), Africa's leading AI consulting and education firm,

The African Telecommu­nications Union (ATU) is promoting the formu­lation of national artifi­cial intelligence (AI) policies by member states to increase Afri­ca's AI market share, adoption and growth in homegrown AI startups.

The African Union Development Agency, in partnership with Meta and Deloitte, has launched AKILI AI, an AI-driven support platform designed to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises across Africa.

Economic projections show that by 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) will add USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy. Of this, USD 1.2 trillion will be generated in Africa and could boost the continent's Gross Domestic Product by 5.

Nigeria, alongside 59 other countries have agreed to address the risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to information integrity and continue the work on AI transparency.The agreement was reached at the AI Action Summit co-chaired by France and India from 10 to 11 February 2025,