Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: How does it matter for African Peace and Security?
29 Jun 2026
AI is recognised as playing an increasingly important role in efforts to promote peace and security, including in Africa
AI is recognised as playing an increasingly important role in efforts to promote peace and security, including in Africa
Three distinct technological families, advanced computing, biotech and clean energy, are converging into a single, volatile trinity
As drones, satellite AI analysis and social media monitoring proliferate across African conflict zones, the AU’s peace architecture remains dangerously under-equipped to govern them
Addressing a foundational challenge at the heart of Africa’s digital transformation
AI and other forms of computational support is already being used in war to support threat detection, target identification and to manage autonomous weapon systems such as drones
The Role of Youth in Harnessing AI’s Potential in Africa’s Peace and Security Landscape
Humanitarian diplomacy seeks to leverage negotiation, advocacy, and dialogue to promote adherence to international humanitarian laws and facilitate peacebuilding efforts
AI enhances conflict prevention through early warning systems and mechanisms that analyse satellite imagery, social media data, and historical trends to detect emerging threats