As part of its commitment to promoting and disseminating harmonised business law in Africa, theAssociation for the Unification of Business Law in Africa (UNIDA/www.ohada.com) organised a ceremony to present legal publications in Conakry on Tuesday 29 July 2025. The event, held at a hotel in the Guinean capital, saw copies of the 2025 editions of the Code blue and from Green code of OHADA, essential references for economic actors and legal practitioners.
An initiative serving economic and legal stakeholders
Chaired by M. Momoya Sylla, UNIDA representative in Guinea, the ceremony brought together representatives from several key institutions, including:
- The Guinea Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, represented by M. Alpha Kabine Kaba, Director of Business Services, Economic Studies and Sustainable Development, and M. Michel Mansaré, Accountant at the CCIAG.
- The CGE-GUI (General Confederation of Enterprises of Guinea).
- The Commercial Court.
- The Chamber of Notaries.
- TheGuinea Institute of Chartered Accountants.
In total, more than twenty copies of these updated publications were distributed, thereby strengthening the beneficiaries' ability to navigate the legal environment for business in Africa.
A Contribution to Improving the Business Climate
Momoya Sylla, a business lawyer and expert in OHADA law, emphasised the importance of this initiative:
"UNIDA is committed to supporting efforts to promote business law in Africa. These Blue and Green Codes, updated for 2025, are essential tools for economic and legal actors. They help to ensure uniformity in the law, thereby promoting smooth trade and prosperity in OHADA member countries."
According to Alpha Cabin Kaba, representative of the CCIAG, this grant represents a major opportunity:
"These updated works will enable us to better support our members and Guinean businesses. A harmonised and accessible legal framework is essential for improving the business climate and supporting economic development."
UNIDA: A Committed Advocate for Human Rights in Africa
Based in France and present in several African countries, UNIDA plays a key role in promoting OHADA law through initiatives such as training, capacity-building programmes and support for OHADA clubs in universities. This donation of books is part of a comprehensive approach aimed at equipping legal practitioners and economic actors to better apply harmonised legal standards.
A gesture welcomed by beneficiaries
The beneficiary institutions, such as the CCIAG, expressed their deep gratitude to UNIDA for this gesture, which was both symbolic and strategic. These OHADA Codes, enriched with the latest legal developments, are valuable resources for supporting businesses and strengthening the expertise of legal professionals in Guinea.
About UNIDA: The Association for the Unification of Business Law in Africa (UNIDA) works to promote and disseminate harmonised business law in OHADA member countries. Through training, publications and initiatives such as the distribution of legal works, UNIDA supports economic and legal development in Africa.
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