Club OHADA UAM announces major legal event in Niamey
The Club OHADA of Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey (Club OHADA UAM) is delighted to announce a significant academic and scientific gathering scheduled for May 22 and 23, 2026. This two-day event, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Niamey, Niger, will feature a solemn opening ceremony alongside the 8th edition of the highly anticipated “As de la Plaidoirie en Droit OHADA” (OHADA Law Pleading Ace) Competition.
The solemn opening will delve into the comprehensive theme: « OHADA: the past, the present, and the future! ». This insightful discussion aims to explore the historical trajectory, current relevance, and future prospects of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA).
Concurrently, the 8th OHADA Law Pleading Ace Competition serves as a crucial platform to foster OHADA legal culture, enhance judicial eloquence, and stimulate profound doctrinal reflection on the evolution of uniform African business law among future legal professionals.
Key themes for the competition include:
- Eliminatory Round: « Should business law be redefined within OHADA? »
- Final Round: « OHADA Law: Business Law or Economic Activities Law? »
These carefully selected topics highlight contemporary debates surrounding the potential expansion of OHADA’s material scope and the imperative for uniform law to adapt to dynamic African and international economic landscapes.
Prestigious awards await the competition winner:
- A valuable professional internship opportunity;
- A brand-new laptop;
- A commemorative trophy.
Event partners
This significant legal event receives robust support from key institutions including the Commission Nationale OHADA (Niger), UNIDA / www.ohada.com, alongside numerous academic and institutional partners dedicated to advancing legal education and practice.
The initiative underscores Niger’s commitment to promoting African legal integration and broadly disseminating OHADA law among students, legal practitioners, and researchers throughout the region.
For further information, please contact:
Housseina Yaye
Email : [email protected]
Tél. : +227 993 37 73 / +227 89 89 99 46
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