SENEGAL Trends and Developments Contributed by: Aboubacar Fall, AF Legal Law Firm
and procedural fairness. Furthermore, there is not yet a specific code of ethics applicable to arbitrators in Senegal, even though general principles of independ - ence, impartiality and integrity are recognised. Finally, the entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to bring about a significant increase in cross-border commercial disputes, requiring the adaptation of current dispute resolution mechanisms. Lastly, it is worth noting that UNCITRAL Working Group III (WGIII) is currently developing a reform of the investor–state dispute set - tlement (ISDS) system in which Senegal is taking part. Conclusion Arbitration in Senegal is currently in a phase of con - solidation and maturation. The country has a solid legal framework, largely harmonised through OHADA law, and developing institutions that contribute to the promotion of alternative dispute resolution methods.
Recent developments, notably the 2025 reform of the Investment Code, reflect a desire to further structure the resolution of investor–state disputes around a graduated approach combining amicable methods, national courts and treaty-based international arbi - tration. Against a backdrop of growing strategic investment, intensifying infrastructure projects and deepening regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Senegal is called upon to continue its modernisation efforts in order to consoli - date its attractiveness and strengthen its position as a regional arbitration hub in francophone West Africa.
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