July 20, 2017
Africa: ALSF Management Board Welcomes Its Two Newest Members, Bruce Montador and Rafique Mahomed
After bidding a fond farewell to its outgoing members, the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) warmly welcomed two new additions to its Management Board - Rafique Mahomed and… Read more »
May 11, 2017
Africa: The West African International Arbitration Conference (Waiac) Charts Future of Investment Arbitration in Africa
More than 80 lawyers, international arbitration practitioners and government officials gathered in Abidjan last week in a lively exchange on the future of investment arbitration in… Read more »
April 07, 2017
Africa: ALSF Management Board Reviews Its Activities Ahead of 2017 Annual General Meetings
On March 27, 2017, the Management Board of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) met to review the progress made in 2017 and to assess the challenges ahead in the… Read more »
March 02, 2017
Africa: African Development Bank Supports Zimbabwe's State Enterprise Reforms With USD $4.061 Million
On February 28, 2017, Bank Group Director General (DG), Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, Tonia Kandiero, and Zimbabwe's Finance and Economic… Read more »
December 09, 2016
Africa: "We Are Better Equipped to Deliver Results ", Say East African CSOs At AfDB Workshop in Nairobi
The African Development Bank (AfDB)'s consultations with East African civil society organizations (CSOs) concluded on December 9 in Nairobi, Kenya, with participants saying that… Read more »
December 07, 2016
Africa: East African CSOs Advocate for African Funding to Increase Trust and Legitimacy
The African Development Bank's (AfDB) series of regional consultations meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) continues across the continent. The East African leg opened… Read more »
November 30, 2016
Africa: ALSF Management Board Approves Work Plan and Budget for 2017
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) Management Board met in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to provide strategic guidance for the ALSF's planned future direction and operations.… Read more »
August 30, 2016
Africa: Guinea Becomes First African Nation to Contribute to the ALSF
The Republic of Guinea has become the first African nation to make a voluntary financial contribution to the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF). Read more »
July 22, 2016
Africa: Capacity Building Workshop On Negotiating Natural Resources Contracts
Negotiations require preparation and there should be a structured process on how to approach negotiations, emphasized the African Natural Resources Center (ANRC) Director, Sheila… Read more »
April 18, 2016
Africa: Two Day Meeting of the African Legal Support Facility Management Board Concludes
Management Board of the ALSF (from left to right) Stephen Karangizi, Director of the ALSF; Eve Sinare, Tanzania; Sixtus Vusi, Chairman of the Management Board, Cameroon; Seward… Read more »
March 01, 2016
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Receives Us $22 Million From the AfDB
The Africa Legal Support Facility (ALSF) welcomed the announcement from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Board of the release of US $22 million to support legal advisory… Read more »
December 10, 2015
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Director Pays Courtesy Visit to AfDB President
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) Director, Stephen Karangizi, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Akinwumi Adesina, on… Read more »
December 09, 2015
Africa: African Legal Support Facility and Partners Launch French Version of Handbook On Power Purchase Agreements
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) and partners launched the French version of the handbook "Understanding Power Purchase Agreements" (PPA) in Paris, France, on December 8,… Read more »
December 04, 2015
Africa: Young African Lawyers Backstopping African Group of Negotiators
A group of past and present members of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) has called on African institutions to start offering courses in climate change to help them deal with… Read more »
November 06, 2015
Africa: ALSF Concludes Training On Negotiating Financial Agreements
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF); on November 6, concluded a five-day training workshop for government officials on negotiating financial agreements. Read more »
June 01, 2015
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Hosts Discussion On Risks and Rewards of International Capital Markets
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) on May 28 convened a high-level meeting on "Sovereign Debt in Africa: Options, Obstacles & Opportunities" at the African Development… Read more »
May 26, 2015
Africa: The African Legal Support Facility's Governing Bodies Meet in Abidjan
Governing Council and the Management Board of the African Legal Support Facility (from left to right): Christian Fougner, Norway; Abdenor Brahmi, France; Nimatou Dramane, West… Read more »
February 13, 2015
Africa: Yamoussoukro Meeting Promotes Civil Registration and Vital Statistics for Good Governance
Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) are quite literally matters of life and death. In the realm of development, there can be little measurable progress made in countries… Read more »
November 27, 2014
Africa: Interview With Stephen Karangizi, Director, African Legal Support Facility
As the African Legal Support Facility's Board holds a major meeting in the Ivorian capital, its Director, Stephen Karangizi, discusses the institution's activities and outlook.… Read more »
May 20, 2014
Lesotho: Lesotho Signs Up to African Legal Support Facility
The Kingdom of Lesotho on Monday, May 19 in Kigali, signed up to the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) becoming the 57th state to join the group, established in 2010 to assist… Read more »
February 24, 2014
Africa: Shehu Yahaya - "In 50 years' time, I want to see a developed Africa with justice and freedom,"
In this interview, African Development Bank (AfDB) Executive Director Shehu Yahaya used the opportunity of the Board of Directors retreat in Tunis (20-21 february 2014), to dwell… Read more »
November 25, 2013
Africa: AfDB Hosts First Ever 'Africa Day' At Law, Justice and Development Week 2013
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in conjunction with the World Bank Group, hosted the first ever 'Africa Day' on Wednesday, November 20, during Law, Justice and Development… Read more »
October 29, 2013
Africa: Interview With Stephen Karangizi, Director and CEO of the African Legal Support Facility
Stephen Karangizi's passion and commitment in ensuring continental integration is unquestionable, having contributed to this cause as a lawyer within COMESA's activities for 15… Read more »
June 17, 2013
Africa: AfDB President Applauds G8 for Emphasis On Greater Transparency in Taxation
African Development Bank (AfDB) President Donald Kaberuka on Monday applauded the G8 for its emphasis on the issues around resource mobilization through greater transparency in… Read more »
May 29, 2013
Africa: ALSF Backs Gambia's Bid for Greater Banjul Power Project
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), on 28 May in Marrakech, signed a $US 400,000 agreement with The Gambia to provide legal assistance in the negotiations of independent… Read more »