Bawumia calls for cross-border cooperation to unlock Africa's AI potential
Mahamudu Bawumia called for stronger cross-border cooperation among African countries to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. He spoke at the LSE Africa Summit 2026. Dr. Bawumia emphasized that AI should not be treated as a set of imported tools but as a shared continental capability.
Dr. Bawumia said, "Artificial intelligence can unite borders if Africa builds capability and then connects that capability across borders." He also said, "If we treat AI as a national and continental capability stack, we can become co-authors of the rules, the markets, and the benefits." He highlighted the importance of shared digital infrastructure, regional cloud systems, and harmonised regulations to facilitate cross-border data flows and digital trade. He pointed to continental frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area as critical tools for enabling interoperability and inclusive growth in the digital space.
Dr. Bawumia stated, "Build foundations, govern trust, and then connect markets so African talent and AI solutions can scale across the continent."
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Dr. Bawumia has advocated for increased cooperation between African nations on AI and digital innovation. He believes that collaboration is key to Africa's success in the global AI economy - but what steps must be taken?
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