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Powering Africa’s Digital Future: The Challenge of Energy for Data Center Development

Bracewell LLP on 4/17/2025

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

Japanese investment in Africa: opportunities and risks in a dynamic political landscape

Hogan Lovells on 12/16/2024

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

Mining in Africa and its role in the global energy transition

A&O Shearman on 2/6/2024

The road to decarbonisation - From the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the manganese mines in Gabon, the African continent holds much of the promise...more

Empowering Africa through impact investing

White & Case LLP on 12/28/2023

Please give us an overview of your experience in Europe and then Africa. How has that shaped your perspectives on PE in Africa? I started off my African PE journey back in 2010 with Helios Investment Partners. I was with...more

Charting Namibia’s new investment potential

White & Case LLP on 12/28/2023

Namibia's regulatory environment, stable economy and rich mineral resources make it an attractive investment destination in Africa. Investors should view Namibia as a key emerging investment hub on the continent....more

A new wave of African climate change disputes on the horizon

White & Case LLP on 12/22/2023

Africa’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels for economic growth, set against the backdrop of strict environmental regulations and emissions-reduction targets, creates a perfect storm of factors that could give rise to climate...more

Decarbonisation in Africa

A&O Shearman on 11/27/2023

As the world focuses on energy transition and decarbonisation, there is clearly no shortage of bold ambition on the part of many African governments to play a key role in global efforts to tackle climate change. Meanwhile,...more

Africa and the Gulf States herald a new era in trade and investment relations

White & Case LLP on 12/20/2022

Strong diplomatic and economic ties have long existed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and North Africa but there are other levers at play for deepening economic relations....more

Middle East and Africa corridor: The perfect partnership for funding Africa's growth

White & Case LLP on 12/15/2022

For African economies living on the edge, can the Middle East provide the much-needed boost to the under-serviced Muslim population in Africa? ...more

Inclusiveness vs Volatility: The Impact of Crypto and Blockchain Technology on Business

Conyers on 10/7/2022

There are widely varying opinions on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Corporate and TMT expert Nicholas Kuria recently spoke to Africa Legal about the impacts of the technology on business, nations and lawyers. Originally...more

US government agencies focus on Africa

White & Case LLP on 11/15/2021

Africa is a priority for several Biden administration agencies working in development finance - This article examines recent initiatives by US government agencies to strengthen their presence in African markets. A broad...more

Regulating the Ether: Lessons for the MENA Digital Asset Industry from U.S. Enforcement Actions

Jones Day on 10/25/2021

As the global digital asset industry continues to grow, regulators worldwide have increased efforts to define and shape the legal landscape through various approaches. In the UAE, for example, the Financial Services...more

Major FCPA Enforcement Action Against Nation’s Largest Publicly Traded Hedge Fund

King & Spalding on 10/10/2016

In one of the largest FCPA settlements in history, hedge fund Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (“Och-Ziff”) recently resolved a long-running government inquiry by agreeing to $413 million in financial penalties and a...more

DOJ and SEC Deliver Body Blow to Private Equity and Hedge Funds: Och-Ziff Settles FCPA Violations for $412 Million (Part I)

The Volkov Law Group on 10/10/2016

The Justice Department and the Securities Exchange Commission delivered a powerful FCPA enforcement message to private equity and hedge funds. Och-Ziff settled with the DOJ and SEC for total penalties of $412 million....more

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