Join me at AFRIA to explore ethical AI initiatives in Francophone Africa.

Join Me at AFRIA

Discover the transformative potential of ethical AI and innovative technology in shaping Africa’s future by joining me at the Agence Francophone et Africaine de l’Intelligence Artificielle (AFRIA). Together, we advocate for responsible data practices, empower communities in Francophone Africa, and foster regional integration. At AFRIA, we are committed to creating a future where technology reflects Africa’s unique values, promotes inclusion, and drives sustainable development. Join us in building a connected and thriving Africa through collaboration, innovation, and ethical leadership.

The Agence Francophone de l’Intelligence Artificielle (AFRIA) is an international foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, legally recognized as a public utility foundation since August 1, 2020. It is also represented in Paris by AFRIA France, a 1901 law association that brings together stakeholders from the public and private sectors as well as NGOs. Under the leadership of Dr. Eric Adja, AFRIA supports Francophone countries, particularly in Africa, in responsibly and effectively adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies.

Mission and Vision

AFRIA is dedicated to placing human and ecological development at the center of its actions. Its mission is to promote the integration of AI and digital technologies in a sustainable and inclusive way, serving both individuals and the environment. Speaking at a UNESCO forum in Ben Guerir, Morocco, in 2018, Dr. Adja emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships between Africa and Europe to establish a development model tailored to Africa while safeguarding the digital sovereignty of African nations against external influences.

  • Founding Principles:
  • Humanism: Prioritizing the populations of Francophone Africa and their environment.
  • Inclusion: Engaging all stakeholders—including public authorities, private sectors, civil society, academia, and local communities—irrespective of age, gender, or status.
  • Sovereignty: Strengthening African nations' scientific, technological, and industrial capacities to ensure their autonomy in the digital and technological space.
  • History and Creation

AFRIA was founded on November 14, 2019, in Paris, at the headquarters of the French Ministry of the Interior’s Center for Advanced Studies (CHEMI). Since then, the agency has actively supported Francophone countries in designing and implementing national strategies for artificial intelligence.

  • AFRIA positions itself as a pivotal player in fostering sustainable, inclusive, and sovereign development for Francophone countries, bridging Africa and Europe in the field of artificial intelligence.