Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Data governance in Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence
Delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence including data governance commitments
On 4 April 2025, delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration highlights the establishment of a framework for African open datasets and open AI models, with the goal of improvi…
Artificial intelligence authority governance in Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence
Delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence including artificial intelligence authority governance commitments
On 4 April 2025, delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration outlines commitments to support the adoption of responsible national AI policies and governance frameworks that al…
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Resolution on developing Guidelines to assist States monitor technology companies in respect of their duty to maintain information integrity through independent fact checking
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights adopted Resolution on developing Guidelines to assist States monitor technology companies in respect of their duty to maintain information integrity through independent fact checking
On 11 March 2025, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) adopted Resolution ACHPR/Res.630 (LXXXII) 2025 on the development of guidelines to assist states in monitoring technology companies. The resolution requires the Special Ra…
AU, EU, G20, G7 and UN Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations adopted Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
On 11 February 2025, representatives from the African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations, along with other global stakeholders, adopted the Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Declaration during the AI Action Summit in …
Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Adopted Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
On 17 June 2024, the African Union adopted the Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy aimed at accelerating Africa’s digital transformation. Endorsed during a virtual session, the strategy aims to harness artificial intelligence's potential wh…
African Union Development Agency AI and Future of Work in Africa White Paper
African Union Development Agency adopted White Paper for AI and Future of Work in Africa
On 4 June 2024, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) adopted the White Paper on AI and the Future of Work in Africa. This initiative aims to coordinate AI practices across the continent, ensuring ethical standards and aligning technolog…
African Union Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy
African Union Executive Council adopted Framework for Child Online Safety
On 21 May 2024, the African Union Executive Council adopted the Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy. This framework establishes a set of guidelines designed to ensure the protection of children's rights within the digital sphere throughout th…
China-African Union cooperation on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted China-African Union Statement for Increased Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence
On 3 April 2024, China and the African Union adopted a joint statement to increase their cooperation in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The statement was adopted at the China-Africa Internet Development and Coopera…
Protocol to Agreement Establishing African Continental Free Trade Area on Digital Trade
Assembly of Heads of State and Government of African Union adopted the Protocol to Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area on Digital Trade
On 18 February 2024, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union adopted the Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area on Digital Trade. It aims to establish harmonised rules and common pri…
Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities
Published Declaration on Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities
On 6 February 2024, a collaborative statement involving multiple countries and endorsed by technological companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta was released. This joint declaration underscored the imperative for enhanced measures to address t…