How are African youth using Artificial intelligence (AI) to build peace? A recent policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa) argues that African youth are not simply adapting to AI. Rather, they point toward the next generation of research that will be needed as digital peacebuilding matures across the continent. Yet none of these advances will produce lasting peace unless they reflect local knowledge, community priorities, and public trust. For policymakers, civil society organizations, and international partners, the message is clear: Investing in digital peacebuilding means investing in the people who understand their communities best.