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It was adopted during the AU Executive Council’s 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18–19, 2024, and endorsed by African ICT and Communications Ministers in June 2024.

The AU emphasised AI as a strategic asset for achieving Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals, promising to ignite new industries, fuel innovation, and create high-value jobs while preserving African culture and integration.

“AI is more than a technological leap; it is a transformative force reshaping our world. With far-reaching impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education.

“For Africa, AI is a strategic asset pivotal to achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals. It promises to ignite new industries, fuel innovation, and create high-value jobs while preserving and advancing African culture and integration,” the union stated.

Earlier in June, over 130 African ministers and experts virtually converged for the AU’s 2nd Extraordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT.

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