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Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more
One of the key factors affecting the operation of mines in Africa is the availability of a reliable, uninterrupted supply of power. The importance of a stable power supply for mines is such that it is an integral part of...more
In this episode of Venture Voices, host Rossie E. Turman III chats with Eunice Ajim, a Cameroonian-American tech entrepreneur and founding partner of Ajim Capital, about navigating African markets and startups. They cover the...more
Given the exit of a number of international banks from the shores of Africa, a wave of local commercial banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) are increasingly obtaining a larger market share and bridging the gap...more
President Donald Trump and members of his administration recently announced that the United States will host a U.S.-African Leaders Summit in September, planned just before the UN General Assembly in New York. This will be...more
As international commerce deepens its roots in emerging markets, the legal consequences of commercial disputes often transcend borders – nowhere more so than in Africa. With 54 countries each boasting their own legal systems...more
Africa is undergoing a transformation, driven by technological innovation, cultural influence, and new investment opportunities. With a young and tech-savvy population, the continent is rapidly emerging as a global economic...more
Join hosts Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw as they delve into the harrowing history of corruption and violence in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Discover how a single political family managed to siphon off the nation's...more
As the global economy increasingly digitizes, the infrastructure supporting this shift must evolve accordingly. In Africa, where the demand for digital services is surging — fueled by mobile penetration, fintech innovation,...more
With demand for reliable energy sources on the increase, more than 20 African states have signalled interest in developing nuclear power programmes. Nuclear power presents itself as an attractive, carbon-free alternative to...more
Africa’s rich natural resources are playing a central role in the global energy transition. In a StoneTurn panel discussion, Advance in Africa, hosted by Partner Sarah Keeling, Alpha Sierra Founder Andrew Sekandi shares key...more
Recent increases in construction and financing costs are directly affecting the development of energy projects across Africa. Captive power projects (CPPs) offer the possibility of mitigating this challenging landscape for...more
The African mining industry is an attractive destination for many global mining companies, but structuring deals on the continent is not always straightforward for foreign investors in the sector. That backdrop means many...more
In this episode of Venture Voices, Deangeor Chin and Raquel Smith of Lowenstein’s Africa practice speak with Jemimah Orevaoghene, a Venture Capital Director at Morgan Stanley and Africa portfolio leader, about her unique...more
StoneTurn’s Advance in Africa panel hosted by Partner Sarah Keeling, and moderated by renowned journalist Rageh Omaar, brought together leading industry experts to explore investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Temi...more
Chinese foreign investment in the mining sector continues to flow into the African continent. OHADA member states in West and Central Africa are amongst the main recipient of such investment. A priority for the local...more
Hogan Lovells and Middlesex University Dubai have conducted a survey to explore the current state of arbitration practices and future trends in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The survey focused on commercial...more
Namibia, until recently led by an interim president in power since the death of former President Hage Geingob in February, was tipped as potentially facing turmoil and even unrest as its elections loomed and the world...more
Japanese investment in Africa is gaining momentum, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. Diplomatic visits by Japanese leaders in 2023 and 2024 highlight this renewed commitment, emphasising the mutual benefits...more
Even for the unpredictable world of business and human rights, 2024 was particularly volatile, including for sustainability more generally. The European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)...more
Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) There are no comprehensive, binding laws or regulations specifically governing AI across the entire African Union (AU). However, the AU has shown interest in...more
Rossie E. Turman III, partner and chair of Lowenstein's international finance practice and co-chair of the firm's Africa practice, speaks with Akua Okunseinde, co-founder of the natural skincare brand Karité, about her...more
Confidence Staveley is the founder and CEO of Cybersafe Foundation, Africa's leading nongovernmental organization dedicated to digital development. Her mission is to ensure inclusive and safe digital access across Africa. ...more
In this article, Chris Strong, Steven Wilson and Joe Brown* provide a market analysis of the LNG industry in the Middle East and North Africa region. In this article, Chris Strong, Steven Wilson and Joe Brown* provide a...more