Arbitration out of Africa – is there a way back in?
African governments have grown wise to the fact that arbitration can be a source of economic activity, with conference centres, hotels and local lawyers set to benefit. A recognised arbitration centre may also help to reinforce messages about political and legal stability, which could be seen as one way to reassure foreign investors1. This is […]
DIVERSITY IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION: RECOGNISING THE DEVELOPMENT OF “ARBITRATION CONSCIOUSNESS” IN AFRICA
Diversity as a worldwide phenomenon has challenged the minds of many a great men. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity”. The need for diversity in all areas cannot be […]
2024 in Review: Africa—Shifting Seats, Key Developments, and Other Trends in Africa
2024 marked a period of several significant developments and witnessed some “firsts” for the African arbitration community. Notwithstanding the constantly changing political climate and policies in different countries across the continent, the continued growth of arbitration in Africa remains relentless with exciting events and collaborations as well as judicial, legislative and institutional developments. These events […]
Developments in African Arbitration
Arbitration in Africa has reached a tipping point. While Africa-related disputes have kept lawyers busy for a number of years in traditional arbitration centres, the market is steadily changing. The number of arbitral centres across the African continent is growing rapidly, and African lawyers are developing specialist arbitration skills to service this growth. As the […]
Commercial arbitration in Africa: Present and future
Africa’s economy is growing. The International Monetary Fund forecasts growth at 4% for sub-Saharan Africa for 2016 and at 3.6% for North Africa. But with volatile commodity prices, growth is not guaranteed, and investment is required or sought across all sectors of the economy in all African countries. In this article partners Paula Hodges QC, […]
CIMA and GCTU Sign Landmark MoU
The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) have signed a landmark MoU with Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) to launch a programme aimed at equipping African faculties specializing in technology with legal and dispute resolution skills. The ceremony was attended by the Vice-Chancellor,GCTU and Vice President of CIMA at GCTU, marking a significant step […]
The Role of In-House Counsel in International Arbitration
This session explores the role of in-house counsel in international arbitration, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East. As cross-border transactions continue to rise in these regions, in-house counsel play a crucial role in managing disputes efficiently through arbitration. The session highlights specific legal issues that counsel must consider before, during, and after […]
Model CIMA Arbitration Clause for inclusion in Contracts
ARBITRAL CLAUSE Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this contract, or its breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be resolved as follows: 1. Mediation: The parties shall first seek to resolve the dispute through mediation under the auspices of the Centre for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) in accordance with its mediation rules. […]
