This groundbreaking book offers an in-depth exploration of the complex and evolving landscape of the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments across Africa.Covering more than 26 jurisdictions, it spans a remarkable diversity of linguistic traditions (including English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese), religious contexts (such as Christian-majority and Muslim-majority countries), and legal systems (ranging from common law and civil law to mixed jurisdictions).As the first comprehensive study of its kind, the book examines national procedures, legal regimes, and institutional frameworks, combining theoretical insights with practical analysis. It sheds light on the multifaceted challenges that arise in cross-border civil and commercial litigation and reflects on the prospects for legal harmonization and reform within the continent. Drawing on the most up-to-date case law and legislative developments, both domestic and regional, the book offers a unique and timely contribution to understanding the mechanisms—current and emerging—that govern the movement of judgments across African borders.A practical guide and indispensable reference for practitioners, academics, judges, students, and policy makers alike, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of foreign judgments recognition and enforcement in Africa, with all its intricacies and complexities.
Béligh Elbalti is Full Professor at the Graduate School of Law and Politics at Osaka University, Japan.Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli is Assistant Professor in Commercial Conflict of Laws at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Part One: General IntroductionGeneral Introduction to the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Africa, Béligh Elbalti (The University of Osaka, Japan) and Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham UK and University of Johannesburg, South Africa)Part Two: National Reports1. Algeria, Béligh Elbalti (The University of Osaka, Japan)2. Botswana, Rockfall Lekgowe (Rockfall Lekgowe Law Group, Botswana3. Cameroon, Veronique Carole Ngono (University of Douala, Cameroon)4. Egypt, Yehya Badr (Al-Yamamah University, Saudia Arabia)5. Eswatini, Solomon Okorley (University of Johannesburg)6. Ethiopia, Bebizuh Menkir (University of Gondar, Ethiopia)7. Ghana, Theophilus Edwin Coleman (Jacksonville University College of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, United States), Richard Frimpong Oppong (Osgoode Hall School, Ontario, Canada)8. Ivory Coast, Boris Awa (Kigali Independent University, Rwanda)9. Kenya, Anam Abdul Majid (KSM Advocates, Kenya) Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Brimingham, United Kingdom, University of Johannesburg, South Africa), Joy Chebet (KSM Advocates, Kenya)10. Lesotho, Solomon Okorley (University of Johannesburg)11. Liberia, Vanessa Tzoannos (Hill Dickinson LLP, Greece)12. Libya, Hussam Mujally (Amerller Law Firm, Egypt) Mazin Ezzeldin (Sharjah Media City (Shams), UAE)13. Malawi, Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham UK and University of Johannesburg, South Africa) and Béligh Elbalti (The University of Osaka, Japan)14. Mauritius, Robin Cupido (University of Cape Town, South Africa)15. Mozambique, Béligh Elbalti (The University of Osaka, Japan) 16. Namibia, Solomon Okorley (University of Johannesburg)17. Nigeria, Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham, UK and University of Johannesburg, South Africa) and Abubakri Yekini (University of Manchester, UK) 18. Rwanda, Boris Awa (Kigali Independent University, Rwanda), Pie Habimana (INES Ruhengeri, Rwanda)19. Seychelles, Conrad Lablache (Rivard Nariman, Seychelles)20. Sierra Leone, Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham, UK and University of Johannesburg, South Africa)21. South Africa, Garth Bouwers (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)22. Tanzania and Zanzibar, Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham, UK and University of Johannesburg, South Africa)23. Tunisia, Béligh Elbalti (The University of Osaka, Japan)24. Uganda, Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham UK and University of Johannesburg, South Africa) and Béligh Elbalti (The University of Osaka, Japan), Anam Abdul Majid (KSM Advocates, Kenya), Emmanuel Candia (The Law Development Centre, Uganda), Joy Chebet (KSM Advocates, Kenya) 25. Zambia, Sydney Chisenga (Corpus Legal Practitioners, Zambia), Salifyanji Simwanza (Corpus Legal Practitioners, Zambia)26. Zimbabwe, Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham UK and University of Johannesburg, South Africa) Part Three: ConclusionConclusion, Béligh Elbalti (The University of Osaka, Japan) and Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (University of Birmingham, UK)