AI Governance in Africa

AI Governance in Africa

Author: Punit Bhatia | Data Privacy, Sourcing & EU AI Act Specialist | ISO Standards April 16, 2026 Duration: 5:06

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, privacy expert Punit Patia welcomes Ridwan Oloyede to the Fit4Privacy podcast to discuss how privacy is perceived and evolving across Africa.


KEY MOMENTS 
01:38 – State of Africa Privacy Overview 

03:25 – Laws Across Countries 

05:18 – State of Compliance  

09:04 – AI Reshaping Regulation 
14:12 – Africa Privacy state in next 5-7 years 

16:23 – Contact Information 
 
Ridwan explains that many African constitution's guarantee privacy rights and that, since 2001, data protection laws have expanded to dozens of countries, typically through omnibus statutes plus sector-specific and regional rules. They discuss compliance maturity, noting increasing local compliance requirements (such as registration and transfer authorizations), growing enforcement activity, and emerging litigation models that vary by country.  

 

The conversation also covers rapid growth in AI governance, including national AI strategies and policies, proposed AI-specific and emerging-technology legislation, amendments to data protection laws to address AI, and actions by regulators such as moratoriums and guidance on facial recognition and biometrics. 
 
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ABOUT THE GUEST  

Ridwan Oloyede is a Nigerian legal practitioner, researcher, and expert in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology policy. As co-founder of Tech Hive Advisory and a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), he focuses on AI governance, digital ethics, and cross-border data transfers in Africa. 

 

ABOUT THE HOST    

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  

 

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Resources & Links 

 

Guest Links 

Ridwan Oloyede https://www.linkedin.com/in/oloyederidwan/  

 

GrowSkills (Privacy Courses & Insights) 

• Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/ 

• Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/ 

• Website: https://growskills.store/ 

 

FIT4Privacy 

• Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com 

• Podcast: https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

• Blog: https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog 

• YouTube: http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

 

Punit Bhatia 

• Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com 

 

Books  

• Be Ready for GDPR 

• AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance 

• Intro to GDPR 

• Be an Effective DPO 


Punit Bhatia, an expert in artificial intelligence, privacy, and sourcing, hosts The FIT4Privacy Podcast-AI and Privacy insights in collaboration with Grow Skills Store. Here, the often complex and rapidly changing worlds of data protection and AI are broken down into clear, practical conversations. Each episode delves into specific frameworks like GDPR and ISO standards, while also examining the broader ethical implications and the critical need for digital trust in modern business. The discussions go beyond theory, focusing on actionable insights that professionals can apply directly to their own management and operational challenges. This podcast serves as a vital resource for business leaders and managers navigating this landscape, featuring regular conversations with a variety of industry experts. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, whether discussing evolving EU regulations or the practical intersection of AI and privacy law. Recognised for its quality, the series consistently ranks highly in its categories. For anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these crucial topics, this podcast offers a reliable and insightful guide through the complexities of compliance, ethics, and technology.
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