Artificial Intelligence and the future of global Migration: The Africa perspective
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https://doi.org/10.55559/ijchss.v2i1.13Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Global Migration, Africa, Digital Borders, Algorithmic Governance, Ethical AIAbstract
This study explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on global migration governance, with specific focus on Africa. As AI-driven systems increasingly shape migration processes, ranging from border surveillance to visa risk profiling, African migrants face new layers of digital control and exclusion. The research aims to examine how AI technologies are being integrated into migration management and the implications for African mobility, sovereignty, and development. Using a qualitative methodology combining policy analysis and case studies, the study interrogates the ethical, political, and socio-economic consequences of algorithmic migration governance. It also explores the opportunities AI may offer for labor mobility, talent matching, and predictive modeling in climate-induced displacement. Expected findings suggest a dual reality: while AI may enhance migration efficiency, it risks reinforcing global inequalities and data colonialism. This research contributes to debates on ethical AI, digital sovereignty, and Africa’s strategic positioning in shaping the future of global migration.
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