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Published on November 4, 2025 in news

The High-Level Africa Civil Society AML/CFT Conference 2025

The High-Level Africa Civil Society AML/CFT Conference 2025 was held form 15th-17th October, 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana.

The High-Level Africa Civil Society AML/CFT Conference 2025

Over three unforgettable days, voices from across Africa and beyond came together with one shared purpose; to strengthen the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism while safeguarding civic space.

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Representatives from civil society, non-profit organizations, governments, the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, regional bodies, FATF-style regional bodies, Financial Intelligence Units, financial institutions, academia, and the media gathered to share ideas, experiences, and practical efforts to combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The discussions also addressed the unintended consequences of AML/CFT regulations on civic space and explored avenues for deeper collaboration in the collective fight against these threats.

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Impact Snapshot400+ Online Global Audience

200+ Delegates from across Africa and beyond

5 Impactful Masterclasses

3 Days filled with dialogue, sharing, networking, knowledge exchange, collaboration building, and practical recommendations

2 Groundbreaking Research Studies

1 Head of State Keynote Address by H.E. President Duma Boko

1 Shared mission: safeguarding civic space and advancing a risk- and rights-based approach to implementing AML/CFT frameworks across Africa

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What to Expect Next

  • A detailed event report
  • A policy paper based on the recommendations gathered
  • Follow-up engagements to ensure commitments made are acted upon