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Doing Business in Uganda

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Part 1: Doing Business in Uganda - What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic, and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on...more

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Doing Business in Mauritius

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Part 1: Doing Business in Mauritius - What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic, and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on...more

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Doing Business in Namibia

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In World Law Group's Doing Business In Guide, member firms around the globe share how to successfully do business in their countries, key investment sectors, and what business opportunities are hot in the market right now. In...more

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Doing Business in Rwanda

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In World Law Group's Doing Business In Guide, member firms around the globe share how to successfully do business in their countries, key investment sectors, and what business opportunities are hot in the market right now. In...more

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AGOA Forum Provides Growth and Opportunity for Nations and Industry

Between July 24–26, trade ministers, members of the diplomatic corps and other stakeholders came to Washington, D.C., for the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum. This year’s forum, “Beyond 2025:...more

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Doing Business in Ghana

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In World Law Group's Doing Business In Guide, member firms around the globe share how to successfully do business in their countries, key investment sectors, and what business opportunities are hot in the market right now. In...more

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Security of African Oil and Gas Projects: Risk Allocation Strategies

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As nations around the world scramble to lay their hands on new sources of energy to replace their heavy dependence on Russian oil and gas, attention is turning back to Africa’s resource-rich nations. Set back by years of...more

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Ending the Draught: Africa’s Return to International Debt Markets

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On 12 February, the Kenyan government added momentum to Africa’s return to international debt markets by successfully issuing a USD 1.5 billion Eurobond. The issuance followed similar moves by Côte d’Ivoire and Benin which...more

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Conflict and Disruption: Repositioning Africa in Global Supply Chains

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From the COVID-19 pandemic to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and US-China tensions, exogenous shocks in recent years have put global supply chains under pressure. Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel last month, and the conflict...more

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Why Africa Matters: The Investment Case

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Population and economic growth: A burgeoning global market - Africa’s population is growing rapidly. Already numbering almost 1.5 billion, it is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 – around 25% of the world’s...more

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Spotlight on Lusophone trends in Africa: Economic development and energy transition – how do you strike the right balance?

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As with many African nations, Lusophone countries on the continent are trying to balance a need to raise revenue to invest in economic development, often from exploiting fossil fuel resources, and the need to transition to...more

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United States Seeks Enhanced Trade Ties with Africa

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The US-Africa Leaders Summit took place from December 13-15, 2022 in Washington DC, and featured top-level government-to-government talks, private sector engagements, and resulted in a number of trade-related outcomes...more

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Preparing for the U.S.-African Leaders Summit in December

From Dec. 13–15, President Biden will host heads of state and leaders from across the African continent for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit, which was formally announced by President Biden in...more

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Prosper Africa Reboot Revitalizes Investment Opportunities in Africa

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The United States (US) government’s Prosper Africa project is getting a reboot by the Biden administration, renewing the government’s commitment to increased trade with African countries and incentivizing American companies...more

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Green Ambitions: Supporting sustainable investment in a post-Covid environment

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BCLP’s Simon Buchler participated in the UK-Africa Virtual Legal Services Trade Mission organised by the Ministry of Justice and the Department for International Trade as part of their ‘Legal Services are GREAT’ initiative....more

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The Future of Mining | Sustainability

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Welcome to the second report in our series looking at the Future of Mining in Africa, in collaboration with Africa Legal, the leading online thought leadership platform for professional services in Africa. This edition turns...more

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Africa Focus: Autumn 2020 - World Bank and African Development Bank increase their financing and anticorruption enforcement

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Pay attention to sanctions and debarment risks amid new COVID-19 financing opportunities. In recent weeks, the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) have greenlit...more

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G20 Debt Relief for Developing Countries—Less Simple than it Appears - The G20 agreement provides immediate relief to low-income...

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The COVID-19 crisis has placed extraordinary pressures on the global financial system. The impact on developing countries—particularly in Africa—is dramatic, creating sudden and unexpected risks for states and investors. Oil...more

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Africa Business and Investment Panorama

In this episode, Akin Gump international trade partner Nnedi Ifudu Nweke and corporate partner Weyinmi Popo give listeners a panoramic view of Africa’s business and investment landscapes. Among the topics covered: A...more

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The UK steps up to the plate in the new Scramble for Africa

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Last week saw the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosting the UK Africa Investment Summit in London. The UK finally stepped up to the plate in pushing African business at the highest level and did so in a way that focused on...more

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Africa’s Global Appeal

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Last week saw the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosting the UK Africa Investment Summit in London. The UK finally stepped up to the plate in pushing African business at the highest level and did so in a way that focused on...more

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Energy & Infrastructure Insight – Winter 2020 – Issue 2

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We are pleased to introduce the second edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing information and analysis of current issues and projects across the globe. In this edition, we offer insights into the...more

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Africa Bulletin - September 2019

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INTRODUCTION - It has been a busy few months for private equity activity in Africa. Statistics and transactions have illustrated a growing appetite for investment in the continent and, crucially, growing confidence and...more

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The rise of the SDG CLO: How to use the bond market to deliver the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

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In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted 17 sustainable development goals to be achieved by 2030 ("SDGs"). The SDGs include ending poverty and hunger, promoting gender equality, tackling climate change and...more

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Merger & Acquisition in Africa and South Africa

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Africa is still the next big market for multinationals, even in the face of global economic uncertainty and political and regulatory issues. Economic growth continues due to the growing investment in private equity and the...more

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