Why Africa needs its own AI off switch

African countries rely heavily on mobile money platforms like Kenya's M-Pesa and Ghana's MoMo for daily economic activities, making them vulnerable to AI-driven cyberattacks. Experts emphasize the need for local control and an AI 'off switch' to protect these critical infrastructures from rogue AI agents. The continent's AI strategies focus on digital transformation but must prioritize safe and controllable AI deployment to safeguard economic growth.