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The Gambia and the Transboundary Sangomar Oil Field

F. Manous MCBAI is currently advising on a public interest action before the Supreme Court of The Gambia concerning the transboundary Sangomar oil field. The proceedings raise important questions relating to national assets, resource governance, and the public interest.

Africa's Looming Asset Recovery Challenge

African states continue to face significant challenges in tracing and recovering assets lost through corruption, fraud and illicit financial flows. Effective asset recovery requires coordinated legal action across multiple jurisdictions, robust financial investigation, and strengthened international cooperation.

Natural Resources and Public Accountability

The management of strategic natural resources remains one of the most important governance issues across Africa. Courts are increasingly being called upon to address questions concerning transparency, accountability and the protection of national assets for future generations.

The Rise of Public Interest Litigation in Africa

Public interest litigation is becoming an increasingly important tool for promoting accountability and strengthening democratic governance across Africa. Strategic litigation allows citizens to seek judicial review of matters affecting the broader public interest and the rule of law.

African Energy Disputes and Cross-Border Resources

As new oil and gas discoveries emerge across the continent, disputes concerning maritime boundaries, shared resources and revenue allocation are likely to increase. Effective legal frameworks are essential to ensuring stability and equitable resource management.

Recovering Value from Financial Misconduct

Asset recovery is no longer merely a post-judgment exercise. Modern recovery strategies increasingly involve early tracing measures, interim relief, and cross-border enforcement mechanisms aimed at preserving assets before they can be dissipated.

Pan-African Anti-Corruption Developments

Recent developments across Africa demonstrate a growing commitment to strengthening anti-corruption institutions, financial transparency and international cooperation in recovering misappropriated public assets.