The Regional Advanced School of Magistracy (ERSUMA) of the Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa (OHADA), in partnership with the University of Ngaoundéré, the Cameroon Bar Association, Energia Africa Corporation, and Chazai Wamba Firm, is organising its 3rd international conference by videoconference (Zoom) on Thursday 22 May 2025 on the theme: “Legal and Tax Aspects of Oil Activities in Africa”.

General information:

• Duration/Date: One (1) day, 22 May 2025
• Channel: Zoom videoconferencing:
• Time 09:00 To 13:00 (GMT)
• Opening of the virtual meeting room: from 08:30 (GMT)
• Conference code: ERS2025-C3
• Target audience: Any public
• Participation: Free of charge

Registration: To register for the conference, complete the online registration form below:
https://sigweb.ersuma.org/formation/ERS2025-C3

NB: the connection and participation code is sent automatically upon registration.

Speakers:

• General presentation and moderation: Dr Aziber SEÏD ALGADI, Doctor of Private Law, Director of Research and Documentation at ERSUMA;
• Topic No.1: The Regulation of the Oil Sector in Africa By Marie-Colette KAMWE MOUAFFO épse KENGNE, Associate Professor at the University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon;
• Topic No.2: The Tax System for Oil Activities in Africa by Mr Ali OUMAR, Doctor of law, Member of the Cameroon Bar;
• Topic No.3: The Protection of the Environment and Oil Activities in Africa by Yann KONÉ, MSc Project Management & Business Development, Co-founder of Energia Africa Corporation / HSE Specialist, Cote d'Ivoire;
• Topic No.4: Oil litigation in Africa by Ms Flora WAMBA, Member of the Paris Bar, Partner of Chazai Wamba, France;
• Closing remarks:Dr Aziber SEÏD ALGADI, Doctor of Private Law, Director of Research and Documentation at ERSUMA.

Participation in the conference

To take part by videoconference from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device

• Computer/tablet/smartphone with speaker and microphone;
• A good Internet connection of at least 4G for good listening quality;

To consult the technical guide for connecting in the event of difficulties, click on the link below:
https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Guide_connexion_Matinee_ERSUMA_Ver002.pdf

To contact technical support by e-mail: tossavi.ersuma@ohada.org

For further inquiries, kindly send an email to ERSUMA at the following address: ersuma@ohada.org or call +229 97 97 05 37.

NB: The materials are sent to the participants within a fortnight. Attendance is free and the certificate costs ten thousand (10,000) CFA francs for those who wish to obtain it.

Click on the links below:

• The 2025 training and conferences catalogue: https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Catalogue-des-activites-de-lERSUMA_2025.pdf
• Click here to download the general terms for participation in ERSUMA's activities: https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ERS2025-Conditions-generales-de-participation-aux-activites-de-l_ERSUMA.pdf
• Procedures for issuing certificates and transmission of materials: https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ERSUMA-Modalites_delivrance-attestations_transmission_des_supports2024.pdf
• Payment modes: https://sigweb.ersuma.org/moyens_de_paiement
• Conferences sponsorship opportunities: https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ERS2025-Offres-de-sponsoring-des-conferences.pdf

ERSUMA counts on your effective participation and thanks you for your trust and collaboration.

https://www.ohada.org