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The Africa AI Governance Summit: From Geneva to New York, Nairobi, and the African Union Summit

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The Africa AI Governance Summit: From Geneva to New York, Nairobi, and the African Union Summit
The inaugural Africa AI Governance Summit in Geneva launched the Africa AI Governance Index covering all 54 African states. Read the outcomes and next steps

Bridging the Gap: The Africa AI Governance Index 2026 is Now Live

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Bridging the Gap: The Africa AI Governance Index 2026 is Now Live
Co-researched by 97 Africa AI Policy Fellows across all 54 African states, the index uncovers a profound, structural "implementation gap" where policy design heavily outpaces statutory funding and legal enforcement.

From Ambition to Execution: Inside Mauritius' National AI Strategy and FAIR Guidelines

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From Ambition to Execution: Inside Mauritius' National AI Strategy and FAIR Guidelines
Mauritius has launched a bold National AI Strategy and FAIR Guidelines, but can institutional reality match policy ambition? From SME readiness to the high costs of compute power and the push for digital sovereignty, we unpack the practical hurdles of executing AI governance in Africa.

Shaping the UN Global AI Governance Dialogue: Africa’s Urgent Input and Strategic Priorities

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Shaping the UN Global AI Governance Dialogue: Africa’s Urgent Input and Strategic Priorities
Lawyers Hub unpacks Africa's priorities in the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Experts urge action before May 7 deadline to shift continent from policy consumers to tech producers. Watch the session and submit inputs!

South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy: Ambition, Implementation, and the Quest for Algorithmic Sovereignty

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South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy: Ambition, Implementation, and the Quest for Algorithmic Sovereignty
South Africa has officially published its highly anticipated Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy—proposing the most elaborate AI governance architecture on the continent. But how do these ambitious proposals move from paper to practice?

AI and IP: Examining the Future of Copyright in Kenya and Uganda

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AI and IP: Examining the Future of Copyright in Kenya and Uganda
As artificial intelligence platforms scrape millions of songs, texts, and artworks to train their models, the economic rights of creators are hanging in the balance.

AI Policy Dialogue Recap: Navigating Kenya's Proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026

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AI Policy Dialogue Recap: Navigating Kenya's Proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026
The recent "AI Policy Dialogue: Kenya's Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026" webinar, hosted by Lawyers Hub, brought together legal professionals, tech developers, policymakers, and academics to examine the newly proposed Senate legislation.

Advancing African Digital Law: Lawyers Hub CEO Linda Bonyo Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Advancing African Digital Law: Lawyers Hub CEO Linda Bonyo Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

We are absolutely overjoyed to announce that our visionary Founder and CEO, Linda Bonyo, has been presented with a distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award by the Uganda Law Society.

The award was officially presented in Kampala, Uga...

Shaping the Future of AI Governance: Inside Our Second AI Policy Summer School in South Africa

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Shaping the Future of AI Governance: Inside Our Second AI Policy Summer School in South Africa
Building on our success in West Africa, the Cape Town edition convened key stakeholders from 10+ countries to drive context-aware AI frameworks.

Lawyers Hub Champions Ethical AI Governance at the Data Privacy Conference 2026

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Lawyers Hub Champions Ethical AI Governance at the Data Privacy Conference 2026
Commemorating International Data Privacy Day, the Lawyers Hub was proud to participate in the Data Privacy Conference 2026, an event that underscored the critical role of data protection in our rapidly evolving digital economy.

Save the Date: The 7th Africa Law Tech Festival & The All-New "Toto Tech Fest"

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Save the Date: The 7th Africa Law Tech Festival & The All-New "Toto Tech Fest"
After six years of groundbreaking dialogue and pan-African collaboration, we are thrilled to announce our return for 2026.

Leading the Charge: Lawyers Hub Hosts West Africa’s First AI Summer School in Accra

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Leading the Charge: Lawyers Hub Hosts West Africa’s First AI Summer School in Accra

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is actively transforming governance, economies, and societies across the globe. For West Africa, the stakes are high. While the region is rapidly adopting AI—from Nigeria’s fintech boom to Ghana...