Francis Tazoacha
Tazoacha Francis is the Director of Peace & Security at the Nkafu Policy Institute. His areas of expertise ranges from Peace-building, Conflict Resolution, Governance and Democracy.
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Editorial Note: Digital Sovereignty and Africa’s Place in the AI Revolution
Africa’s engagement with the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is unfolding at a decisive moment, one in which data, algorithms, and digital infrastructure are rapidly...
Optimizing Artificial Intelligence for Conflict Prevention in Africa: The case for Multilateral Cooperation and...
Optimizing artificial intelligence for conflict prevention in Africa requires a dual focus on multilateral cooperation and localized innovation, enabling context-sensitive early warning systems while...
Digital Authoritarianism and Electoral Security in Africa: Regulating Disinformation Without Curtailing Civic Space
Balancing electoral security and civil liberties in Africa requires nuanced regulation of digital disinformation that counters authoritarian misuse of technology while safeguarding open civic...
Navigating Global AI Geopolitics: Africa’s Role and Strategic Responses
As global AI geopolitics intensify, Africa must assert a strategic role by shaping inclusive governance frameworks, strengthening regional alliances, and leveraging its data and...
Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation and Political (in)stability in Cameroon
In Cameroon, the rise of artificial intelligence is fueling the spread of misinformation, posing a heightened risk to political stability while underscoring the urgent...
The State: Actor or Regulator in the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence in Africa?
In Africa, the promotion of artificial intelligence calls for a government that acts as both a strategist and a regulator, capable of stimulating innovation...