This three-year appointment marks a new chapter for the ALSF, strengthening its efforts to build legal capacity across Africa.
Muna’s distinguished career includes leadership roles in the Pan African Lawyers Union, the Cameroon Bar Association, and Transparency International. His expertise spans complex legal issues like debt negotiation, investment deals, and natural resource management – areas where the ALSF provides crucial support to African nations.
Promote the ALSF’s mission and services mobilize resources to expand the ALSF’s reach and champion pan-African legal cooperation.
Established in 2008 to assist African countries in complex legal matters funded over 300 projects in 50 African countries, trained more than 12,500 legal professionals and civil servants, generated estimated savings and revenue of $15 billion for African governments and facilitated $20 billion in private investment
Muna’s appointment is expected to boost the ALSF’s visibility and impact. The organization is committed to expanding its activities under its ambitious 2023-2027 strategy. In 2023 alone, the ALSF approved $16.1 million for various initiatives, leading to significant savings for member countries and additional training for legal professionals.
With Muna’s leadership and the ALSF’s renewed commitment, the organization is well-positioned to empower African nations and ensure fairer legal footing in the global arena.
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