Abstract

The last decade has seen a surge in interest in international arbitration in Africa. A growing number of arbitration disputes has featured African parties. Numerous Africa-based arbitration centers, both domestic and regional, have been established. Across the African continent, modern arbitration laws have been promulgated by, and reforms implemented in, African states. However, this growing appetite for arbitration in Africa has not translated into a proportionate representation of African arbitrators on the international arbitration scene. This paper seeks to delve deeper into the ...