Continental AI Policy Framework · Est. 2026
The continental framework for ethical, sovereign, inclusive, and economically transformative Artificial Intelligence, across 54 nations.
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By signing, you affirm that African data should benefit Africans, that AI must create jobs rather than widen inequality, and that Africa must develop sovereign AI infrastructure reflecting its own languages, cultures, and governance traditions.
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The complete treaty document — principles, articles, and commitments for governments, institutions, and citizens across the continent. Reference AAC/CH/2026/01.
Africa AI Charter Academy · Continental Assessment Board
Africa's Free AI Credential.
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Level I Examination
AI Foundations
Core concepts, terminology, and everyday applications. Passing confers the designation “Certified AI Aware — Level I” with a verified, shareable certificate.
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10 questions · 12 minutes · pass mark 70% · free retake after 24h
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Prompting, tooling, deployment choices, and responsible use. Passing confers “Certified AI Practitioner — Level II.”
$49
10 questions · 15 minutes · pass mark 75%
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Architecture, alignment, policy, and continental strategy. Passing confers “Certified AI Strategist — Level III.”
$69
12 questions · 18 minutes · pass mark 80%
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Africa AI Academy
Four certification levels from AI literacy to executive strategy. Every certificate is a credential recognized across the Charter network.
FREE TIER AVAILABLE
Beginner · 10 hours
AI Literacy
Understand AI fundamentals, ethics, and Africa’s opportunity. Perfect for leaders, journalists, and professionals.
$29
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Intermediate · 8 weeks
AI Practitioner
Applied AI for business: data analysis, AI tools for SMEs, prompt engineering, automation strategy.
$197
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Advanced · 12 weeks
AI Professional
Machine learning, NLP for African languages, computer vision, AI ethics. Includes Talent Directory listing.
$2,500
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Executive · 3–5 days
AI Executive
AI strategy for organizations and nations. In-person intensive at rotating African capitals. VIP Summit access included.
$7,500
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AI Readiness Index 2026
The definitive annual ranking of 54 African nations across connectivity, talent, regulation, startup activity, investment, and research output.
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Country
Score
Tier
Rank
#1
South Africa
82
AI Ready
#2
Kenya
78
AI Ready
#3
Egypt
76
AI Ready
#4
Nigeria
75
AI Ready
#5
Rwanda
74
AI Advancing
"Sample from forthcoming full report"
Full rankings for all 54 nations available in the complete report.
$499
Full Report
200+ pages: all 54 nations, 6 dimensions, country snapshots, regional deep dives.
$5,000/yr
Data API Access
Programmatic access to all index data. For researchers, consultants, and investors.
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$2,500
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Revenue Stream · Consulting
AI Policy Lab
Bespoke AI policy design, regulatory guidance, and national strategy development for African governments and institutions.
Timeline: 4–6 weeks
Policy Review
National AI strategy assessment, gap analysis, benchmarking against peer nations.
$25,000 – $50,000
Timeline: 3–6 months
Regulatory Design
Sector-specific AI regulatory framework, stakeholder consultation, draft legislation.
$75,000 – $150,000
Timeline: 6–12 months
National AI Strategy
Comprehensive 3–5 year roadmap, multi-ministry coordination, budget modeling.
$150,000 – $300,000
Timeline: 2–5 days per program
Capacity Building
Government AI literacy training, ministerial briefings, train-the-trainer programs.
$50,000 – $100,000
Revenue Stream · Events
Africa AI Summit 2026
Kigali, Rwanda · October 15–17, 2026. Where heads of state, founders, researchers, investors, and students converge to shape the continent's AI future.
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$799
- All sessions + working groups
- Priority seating
- Networking dinner
- 1:1 meeting scheduler
VIP
$2,500
- Ministerial roundtable
- Investor forum
- Private dinner
- Concierge service
- All Professional benefits
Summit Sponsorship
Presenting ($250K) · Platinum ($100K) · Gold ($50K) · Silver ($25K). Exhibition space, branded sessions, VIP access, and more.
Revenue Stream: Platform Fees
AI Investment Marketplace
Connecting African AI startups with diaspora investors, venture funds, and development finance institutions.
For Startups
List your AI company, build a verified data room, and connect with investors across the continent and diaspora.
Free listing · $500/yr premium
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Access curated deal flow, due diligence resources, and analytics across Africa's AI startup ecosystem.
$2,500/yr access
For DFIs & Funds
Curated pipeline reports matching your mandate, quarterly deal showcases, and facilitated introductions.
$25,000/yr pipeline access
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AI Talent Directory
Africa's searchable database of AI researchers, engineers, policy experts, and data scientists. Organizations recruit directly from the platform.
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Growth Program
Become a Campus Ambassador
Lead the movement at your university. Ambassadors get a referral dashboard, a continental leaderboard, and rewards — 100 confirmed signups earns a free Level II exam and the Ambassador certificate. Top ambassadors win Summit student passes to Kigali.
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Africa AI Newsroom
AI policy updates, African startup stories, investment reports, research summaries, and founder interviews, delivered weekly.
Africa AI Newsroom
AI policy updates, African startup stories, investment reports, research summaries, and founder interviews — delivered weekly. Join governments, institutions, researchers, and founders building Africa's AI sovereignty.