Introduction

Through interviews with eight individuals having expertise in the field of international arbitration and representing five different African nations, this article aims to explore various factors that are commonly described as "cultural" factors that may influence, positively or negatively, the roles of Africa and Africans in the international arbitration community. The paper considers both (a) elements of the legal cultures of various African nations, and (b) elements of the legal culture of the international arbitration community, that might be contributing factors.