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Latest news regarding legal matters across Francophone Africa.
2024 – New West African Economic and Monetary Union banking uniform law
In June 2023, the WAEMU Council of Ministers adopted a new banking uniform law requiring local implementation by member states, with only Benin having made progress so far, introducing significant changes to the banking sector. More
2024 – Instruction No. 001-01-2024 dated 23 January 2024 on payment services in the West African Monetary Union (the “Payment Services Instruction”)
The Instruction No. 001-01-2024 dated 23 January 2024 on payment services in the West African Monetary Union (the "Payment Services Instruction") introduces key regulatory provisions impacting the WAEMU payment system. More
2024 – NGOs in Burkina Faso being slammed by the new tax regulation
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Burkina Faso are facing significant challenges due to a new tax regulation implemented by the government. More
2024 – Investing in Francophone West Africa's Mining Sector: Understanding Legal Frameworks and Risk Management Strategies
The relevant laws and regulations: - Regulation No 18/2023/CM/UEMOA dated 23 December 2003 on the Community Mining Code- Economic... More
2024 – Cross-Border Mining Investments in Francophone West Africa: Legal Compliance and Due Diligence Essentials
A rise in mining investment in Francophone West Africa For the purposes of this article ‘Francophone West Africa’ shall... More
2024 – Compliance with Emerging Cybersecurity Regulations: A legal guide for technology companies in French-speaking West Africa
In today’s business landscape it is common-place for companies to implement customised cyber defence initiatives to address... More
2023 – Madagascar Introduces Progressive Reforms to Strengthen Sustainable Mining Practices and Combat Illegal Gold Trade
Learn more about the recent changes in mining legislation in Madagascar following the last Council of Ministers. More
2023 – Highlights of the FSB progress report on the LIBOR and other benchmark transitions
Here are the key aspects of the FSB progress report on the LIBOR and other benchmark transitions. More
2023 – Carbon Credits – What Are They?
We are now seeing more companies adopting carbon offsetting during their transition to clean energy. This article will focus on the practical application and implications of this process for a small island like Mauritius. More
2023 – Digital Credit Providers – Madagascar
With digital credit becoming more and more common in Africa, this month we are bringing you a brief note on Digital Credit Providers in Madagascar. More
2022 – Common maritime transport disputes in Francophone Africa
Get a brief overview of common maritime transport disputes we encounter in French-speaking Africa More
2022 – John W Ffooks & Co won “OHADA Law Firm of the Year” by IFLR
We are really delighted and humbled to announce that John W Ffooks & Co has been awarded “OHADA Law Firm of the Year” by... More