Reference List

AI in Africa

The term "AI" (Artificial Intelligence) refers to the simulation of human intelligence by machines, a field rapidly evolving in Africa with unique opportunities and challenges.

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This reference list compiles key resources on AI in Africa, covering its applications, policy frameworks, and socio-economic impacts. It aims to provide a foundation for understanding how AI is shaping the continent and the critical issues surrounding its adoption.

AI Applications and Innovations in Africa

"Making Artificial Intelligence Safe in Africa"
Africa Renewal, United Nations, November 20, 2024.
https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/november-2024/making-artificial-intelligence-safe-africa
Highlights AI’s potential in Africa, such as the Flood Hub app developed in Ghana, alongside calls for safety and inclusion from experts like Philip Thigo.
"Better Data Sets Won’t Solve the Problem — We Need AI for Africa to be Developed in Africa"
Nature, December 10, 2024.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-04081-8
Argues for localized AI development in Africa, focusing on the underperformance of global language models in African languages.
"Why AI Might Be a Game-Changer for Africa"
Nature, September 17, 2024.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02977-x
Showcases African researchers using AI for bespoke solutions in health, development, and education, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies.
"Leveraging AI and Emerging Technologies to Unlock Africa’s Potential"
Brookings Institution, January 13, 2025.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/leveraging-ai-and-emerging-technologies-to-unlock-africas-potential/
Explores how AI can catalyze development outcomes in Africa, with examples like Togo’s cash transfer program and Zambia’s election fact-checking tool.

AI Policy and Governance in Africa

"Africa’s Push to Regulate AI Starts Now"
MIT Technology Review, March 15, 2024.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/03/15/1089847/africa-ai-regulation-policy-digital-infrastructure/
_Discusses the African Union’s Continental