AU Peace and Security Council urges regional expansion of Ethiopia’s AI capabilities
Date: 2026-04-19
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Members
of the African Union Peace and Security Council have called for the expansion
of the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute’s capabilities across the
continent, highlighting the need for broader regional access to emerging
technologies.
The
call was made during a visit by Council members and ambassadors from various
African countries to the Institute for an experience-sharing session focused on
artificial intelligence and its applications.
During
the engagement, the Institute’s Director General, Worku Gachena, outlined
ongoing initiatives and reiterated the organisation’s ambition to position
itself as a leading artificial intelligence centre in Africa by 2030.
Ethiopia’s
Permanent Representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa, Ambassador Hirut Zemene, said the visit was intended to
showcase the country’s progress in artificial intelligence while promoting
knowledge exchange with other African states.
Delegates
commended the Institute’s technological advancements, describing them as a
significant achievement for the continent, and emphasised the importance of
extending such capabilities to support development across the region.
Discussions
also explored the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening peace and
security frameworks in Africa, with participants identifying opportunities for
future collaboration in applying AI to early warning systems, conflict
prevention, and governance.
The
engagement reflects growing continental interest in leveraging artificial
intelligence to address shared challenges while advancing Africa’s digital
transformation agenda.
