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The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), England & Wales, is a global leader in online ADR training and certification. With members in more than 33 countries, CIMA is dedicated to empowering lawyers, ADR practitioners, and students through internationally benchmarked training and certification, AI-driven simulations, thought-leadership events, and practical mock proceedings.
We are the 2025 Title Sponsor and Official Training Partner of the MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition (MIMAC 2025) in the Asia and the Official ADR Partner of the 2025 REACO Conference in Africa. If your ambition is to build a distinguished and rewarding career in international mediation and arbitration, CIMA is your ideal partner. Our Global Programs in arbitration and mediation offer a trusted pathway. Upon successful completion of Parts I, II and III, participants earn Fellowship; the FCIMArb designation—one of the most respected credentials in the ADR field.
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Book Launch at the British Council, Accra, GHANA – 17 January, 2026
A new scholarly work by Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson will be formally launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the British Council, Accra, in a ceremony bringing together leading figures from the legal, academic, policy, and dispute-resolution communities. The launch forms part of the broader CIMA Graduation and Investiture Week 2026, underscoring the book’s relevance to contemporary debates in international arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution practice. The publication reflects Dr. Dickson’s extensive professional experience as a lawyer, arbitrator, academic, and policy adviser, and contributes rigorously to the growing body of African-centred scholarship in international dispute resolution. The event will feature a formal unveiling of the book, selected remarks on its intellectual contribution and practical significance, and an interactive engagement with invited guests. The British Council setting provides a fitting platform for the work that speaks to global standards while remaining firmly grounded in African legal realities. The book launch is
Accra Arbitration Rules to be Unveiled at the British Council, Accra
The Accra International Arbitration and Mediation Rules will be formally launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the British Council, Accra, marking a defining moment in Africa’s arbitration and dispute-resolution trajectory. The launch, convened by the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), positions Accra decisively on the global arbitration map. The Rules are designed to reflect international best practice while responding deliberately to African commercial realities, regulatory environments, and cross-border dispute dynamics. Developed through rigorous comparative analysis and practitioner insight, the Accra Arbitration Rules introduce a modern, efficient, and flexible framework for both international and domestic disputes. They emphasise procedural efficiency, party autonomy, enforceability, and the integration of mediation alongside arbitration—responding to the evolving needs of businesses, states, investors, and institutions operating across Africa and beyond. The unveiling will take place as part of CIMA Graduation and Investiture Week 2026, drawing together judges, senior practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, policymakers, diplomats,
CIMA Governing Council Approves Naming Rules – Accra International Arbitration Rules
Accra, Ghana — 10 Dec 2025 The Governing Council of the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) has approved a resolution to formally re-brand its new 2025 procedural frameworks as the Accra International Arbitration and Mediation Rules 2025. The Accra International Rules will be officially launched in January 2026. The decision affirms Accra’s growing status as a continental hub for trade, investment, and dispute resolution—particularly following the ratification of the AfCFTA Agreement by 48 African Union Member States. CIMA’s rebranding aligns Accra with global best practice, mirroring institutions such as the LCIA, SIAC, and HKIAC, which anchor their rules in leading arbitral cities. CIMA’s new Rules introduce a modern, efficient, and technology-ready framework for domestic and international dispute resolution, designed to expand opportunities for African arbitrators and enhance the continent’s role in global arbitration practice. Further details about the January launch will be announced shortly.
IBA Toronto: Growing Demand for African Arbitration and ADR
Date: 10 November 2025 – Source: African Law and Business At the International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Toronto, African practitioners stressed the continent’s strong appetite for arbitration and mediation, calling for greater ownership of dispute resolution processes. Speakers highlighted persistent gaps, including few African arbitral seats, limited trust in domestic courts, and the continued dominance of foreign governing laws and institutions. Experts urged reforms such as specialist arbitration benches, stronger institutional support, and capacity-building for African arbitrators. Cost concerns were raised, with calls for parties to use African arbitral centres where fees and currency are more accessible. Judges from Ghana and Nigeria also reported growing judicial support for mediation under frameworks like Nigeria’s Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 and Ghana’s ADR Act 2010. The IBA leadership acknowledged the need for deeper engagement with Africa to strengthen global inclusivity. Read More
