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Vol 67 No 16

Published 7th August 2026


Who governs Africa’s algorithms?

Gulf states, Beijing and Washington are buying influence with AI infrastructure and data centres – with minimal regulation

Artificial Intelligence has rapidly become part of the global geopolitical contestation over resources, ideologies and supply chains, and Africa is a testing ground in all three. Middle powers, particularly from the Middle East, are taking a more strategic technological role in Africa’s information and communication systems.

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