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Latest news regarding legal matters across Francophone Africa.
2025 – Mauritius | Tax, Financial Services, and Regulatory Reforms
Mauritius' 2025-2027 tax, financial services, and regulatory reforms: key implications for compliance and strategic planning. More
2025 – African countries on the EU blacklist: legal and commercial implications
The EU's updated list designating several African nations as high-risk due to weak AML/CFT frameworks will significantly impact businesses and financial institutions operating with them. More
2025 – Overview of regulation No. 01/24/CEMAC/UMAC/COBAC
Key changes to the CEMAC single licence system for credit establishments. More
2025 – Regulation No. 06/2024/CM/UEMOA on Foreign Exchange – Highlights
Key Highlights of Regulation No. 06/2024/CM/UEMOA on Foreign Exchange More
2024 – Overview of Law No. 2024-014 relating to the labour code and its keys aspects
The 2024 Labour Code introduces various reforms in Madagascar, which we will discuss in the following article. More
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 – Benin’s New Banking Law: Implementation of the WAEMU Banking Uniform Law
Benin’s New Banking Law implements the WAEMU Banking Uniform Law. More
2024 – Whistleblowing in Africa: A brief overview of legal frameworks in Madagascar, Mauritius, Senegal, Guinea, and Cameroon
Whistleblowing exposes illegal or unsafe activities in organizations. Legal frameworks provide varying protections for whistleblowers, aiming to promote transparency and accountability. More
2024 – The key aspects of the Implementing Decree – Mali
The Implementing Decree, Decree no. 2024-0396/PT-RM of Mali, introduces key reforms to the mining code, with the most significant ones outlined in this article. 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