2024 marks a pivotal year for African democracy, with over 20 nations embarking on multi-level elections. This surge in electoral activity brings into focus the increasing role of AI technologies in enhancing the efficiency and integrity of the electoral process. To explore risk and opportunities of AI adoption in African elections, Yiaga Africa, African Election Observers Network (AfEONet), West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON), Election Observation Group (ELOG), and the Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa (ESN-SA), are joining efforts to convene the Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Elections in Africa, scheduled for March 16-17. The conference will delve into the evolving applications of AI, such as voter register management, voter engagement through automated chatbots, and the use of facial recognition technologies.

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