Only 16 African countries have launched national AI strategies as of July 2025

  • Just 17 out of 54 African countries have launched a national AI strategy.
  • Over 30 countries remain at the early or inactive stage with no clear roadmap.
  • Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is still drafting its AI policy.
  • Leaders include Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Rwanda, and Senegal.
  • Most low-income and post-conflict states like Chad, Somalia, and South Sudan are far behind.

Most African countries are just starting their journey with artificial intelligence. Only a few like Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt have launched national strategies. The rest are in early or unknown stages. The map shows who is leading and who is lagging. Africa’s AI future is still wide open, but the gap is growing.

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July 2025
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