Competition Law | Business Litigation | Africa Introduction: The Dispute at a Glance A legal action in South Africa has been launched by KAP Industrial Holdings Ltd (via its plastics‐group subsidiary Safripol (Pty) Ltd) against Sasol, accusing the petrochemical giant of abusing its dominant position as the sole supplier of ethylene
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FATF Removes South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique and Burkina Faso from the Grey List: Legal and Regulatory Implications
Global Trends | Financial Regulation | Africa 1. Introduction On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)—the world’s leading standard-setting body for combating money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF)—announced that South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso have been removed from its “grey list”
China in Africa: $80 Billion Mining Lawsuit Signals Growing Legal Risks
Class Action lawsuit | Corporate Litigation | Africa Introduction: Drilling Down to Damages An $80 billion lawsuit filed in Zambia against a Chinese mining conglomerate has sent ripples through both the African and Chinese business communities. The lawsuit, which alleges contract breaches, environmental damage, and violations of local labor laws,
Rural Banks vs. the Regulator: Ghana’s Central Bank Faces Legal Challenge Over Governance Rules
Regulatory Litigation | Financial Governance | Arica CEO tenure caps spark constitutional clash between local lenders and the Bank of Ghana In Ghana, a brewing conflict between rural banks and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is headed for the courtroom, with industry leaders warning that a regulatory directive could trigger a
Zambian Farmers File $80 Billion Lawsuit Against Chinese-Linked Mining Firms Over Alleged Environmental Catastrophe
Business Litigation | Environmental Protection | Africa Introduction: Historical African Environmental Pollution Lawsuit In one of the largest environmental lawsuits in African legal history, a group of Copperbelt farmers in Zambia has filed an $80 billion lawsuit against two mining companies with Chinese ties, alleging that decades of pollution and
Criminalizing Identity: The Legal and Human Rights Fallout of Burkina Faso’s Anti-LGBTQ Law
Human Rights Law | Africa | Society Introduction: Law at the Expense of Rights On September 1, 2025, Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta passed a law criminalizing consensual same-sex conduct, marking a dramatic shift in a country that—until now—did not formally outlaw homosexuality. Framed as part of a broader reform of
South Africa’s Landmark Flood Lawsuits Could Set a Global Precedent for Public Liability in the Age of Climate Change
Insurance Lawsuits | Public Infrastructure | Environmental Damage Introduction: A Legal Storm After the Flood In April 2022, torrential rains lashed South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, causing the worst flooding in over a century. Infrastructure collapsed, supply chains were disrupted, and hundreds lost their lives. Two years later, the financial and legal
Court Clears Path for Shareholder Suit to Proceed Against Lafarge Africa Over Huaxin Cement Sale
Corporate Law | Business Litigation | Africa Introduction: A Deal Under Legal Fire In a high-stakes corporate litigation unfolding in Lagos, Lafarge Africa Plc has failed in its attempt to block a lawsuit that could stall or potentially derail its controversial sale to Chinese multinational Huaxin Cement Ltd. A Federal High Court
Digital justice in Africa: Ghana’s Content Moderators Take on Meta
Technology & Ethics | Human Rights | Global Labor Culture A Landmark Case in the Making Meta Platforms Inc., the global tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is facing a looming legal showdown in Ghana. At the heart of the controversy are allegations that the psychological toll of content moderation
The Surge of Cybercrime in Africa: Urgent Call for Legal Reforms and Enforcement
Cybersecurity Challenges | Legal Frameworks | Law Enforcement Capacity Africa is experiencing a significant digital transformation, with increasing internet penetration and a growing reliance on technology across various sectors. However, this digital expansion has also led to a surge in cybercrime, posing serious threats to individuals, businesses, and governments. The rise