Africa: Government, Public Sector

On 18 April 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 (Act No. 3 of 2026) came into force.

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

ENSafrica's latest legal briefing covers critical developments across African jurisdictions, from Uganda's proposed withholding tax on foreign debt to South Africa's rail reform revolution and the landmark COFI legislation heading to Parliament. The collection examines regulatory enforcement limits, investment law changes in Ghana, and emerging risks in AI-generated code deployment.

Medical errors are an inevitable reality of human healthcare systems, but the legal and ethical crisis emerges when those errors are concealed rather than disclosed. As Nigeria undergoes healthcare reforms between 2023...

Nigeria’s electricity sector has remained the subject of persistent debate, reform efforts, and unfulfilled promises. Successive administrations since the 1990s have pledged comprehensive transformation of the industry. While some achieved limited structural reforms, many produced little beyond policy papers and committees. The consequence has been a power sector that continues to underperform, with Nigeria generating less electricity per capita than several of its African counterparts.

The term “revenue of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” (in précis, “revenue of the Federation”) encompasses all sums standing to the credit of all the federating units of the federation and liable to be paid into the Federation Account.

Large-scale rail investments are reshaping regional logistics networks across Africa, with projects in Kenya, Algeria, and the DRC gaining traction. These developments are shifting bulk cargo movement away from long-haul trucking toward rail-linked corridors, creating new opportunities for investors in rolling stock, corridor development, and integrated transport networks.

Cape Town's research programme with the University of Cape Town is laying the groundwork for electric bus deployment in its MyCiTi transit system, positioning the city as an early adopter of urban mobility transformation in Africa.

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation introduces new regulatory scrutiny for non-EU companies investing in Europe, with particular implications for Middle Eastern state-linked entities and sovereign wealth funds. The first major FSR merger investigation involving UAE-based e& and PPF Telecom reveals how the Commission applies this regime to government-backed investors from the Gulf region.

Nigeria's April 2026 policy reforms introduce sweeping changes across trade, finance, insurance and telecommunications, tightening import standards while reducing tariffs on key goods, establishing consumer protection mechanisms in insurance and digital lending, and mandating service quality compensation in telecoms.

Nigeria's proposed ban on sachet alcohol presents a complex regulatory paradox where public health objectives collide with economic realities. While aimed at protecting minors and reducing alcohol-related harm, the policy threatens millions of jobs, billions in investments, and risks driving consumers toward dangerous unregulated alternatives in the informal market.

Foreign investment depends heavily on the ability to repatriate profits and capital, yet government-imposed foreign exchange controls can significantly restrict these transfers.