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Stratégie continentale sur l’intelligence artificielle : Mettre l'IA au service du développement et de la prospérité de l'Afrique

STRATÉGIE CONTINENTALE SUR L’INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE Mettre l'IA au service du Développement et de la Prospérité de l'Afrique

Strategy International lawAfrican Unionadopted

The African Union Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy outlines a comprehensive framework to harness AI for socio-economic development, cultural renaissance, and the achievement of Agenda 2063 goals. It emphasizes a people-centric, inclusive, and ethically grounded approach focused on maximizing AI benefits, mitigating risks, building local infrastructure and skills, and fostering regional and international cooperation. The strategy was adopted by the Executive Council of the African Union in July 2024.

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Who issued it

African UnionIntergovernmental
Lead issuer
Legal forceSoft law
Under whose authorityInternational law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentRegulatorsPublic sector bodiesCompaniesResearchers and academics

Policymakers, government officials, researchers, and private sector stakeholders across African Union member states who are responsible for designing and implementing national AI strategies and governance frameworks.

Sectors
Cross-sectorPublic administration · public servicesResearch and science · AI research and innovation

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the strategic integration of artificial intelligence across African economies and societies, focusing on public sector adoption, key priority sectors like agriculture and health, startup ecosystems, data and computing infrastructure, workforce skill development, ethical standards, and cybersecurity.

What's missing

Binding legal enforcement mechanisms or direct penalties for non-compliance by member states, as the strategy acts as a high-level policy framework to be implemented through national legislation.

Key takeaways
  • The strategy provides a continental vision to leverage artificial intelligence for Africa's socio-economic transformation and cultural renaissance in alignment with Agenda 2063.
  • It establishes five core action domains: maximizing AI benefits, minimizing risks, building foundational capacities, promoting regional and international cooperation, and accelerating investment.
  • It emphasizes the principle of 'local first,' prioritizing African-led solutions for local challenges such as agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate change adaptation.
  • The strategy calls for robust multi-level governance, flexible risk-based regulations, data protection frameworks, and ethical AI principles that respect human rights and African cultural values.
  • Implementation relies on a five-year timeline starting in 2025, coordinated by the African Union alongside member states, the private sector, and international partners.
Principles it states
Le local d'abordDéveloppement socio-économique et renaissance culturelleDroits de l'homme et dignité humainePaix et prospéritéInclusion et diversitéÉthique et transparenceCoopération et intégrationDéveloppement des compétences, sensibilisation du public et éducation
Outline
· Avant-propos
· Remerciements
· Résumé
· 1. Introduction et contexte
· 2. Stratégie continentale sur l'IA
· 3. Mise en œuvre de la stratégie de l'IA
Issued19 July 2024
Length29,156 words · 75 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scoperegional

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Veiller à ce que les systèmes d'IA soient explicables, et en mesure de protéger les données personnelles, prendre en compte le respect de la vie privée dès la conception et par défaut, et de renforcer la responsabilité

2.4.1 Gouvernance et réglementation de l'IA

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

4/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

L'IA ne fera l'objet d'aucune discrimination fondée sur le s exe, le genre, la race, l'origine ethnique, l'état de grossesse, la situation économique, l'âge, toute forme d e handicap, la langue, la religion ou l'opinion politique

2.2 Principes directeurs

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Human Oversight

3/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

La résolution appelle les États membres à s'assurer que le développement et l'utilisation de ces technologies sont compatibles avec les droits inscrits dans la Charte africaine. Elle appelle les États membres de l'UA à maintenir un contrôle humain sur l'IA

1.2 Analyse de la situation du développement de l'IA en Afrique

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

les évaluations d'impact, y compris l'évaluation de l'impact éthique de l'UNESCO, ont été développées en tant que meilleures pratiques dans le domaine pour évaluer et mesurer l'impact réel et potentiel des systèmes d'IA sur les individus et les sociétés.

2.4.1 Gouvernance et réglementation de l'IA

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence continental_strategy ethics_and_governance capacity_building economic_development