In February 2024, FATF gray-listed Kenya and Namibia due to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing concerns. This development is critical, as both countries aim to establish themselves as secure, investment-friendly environments within Africa. Kenya and Namibia’s presence on the gray list acknowledges strategic AML/CTF deficiencies in both countries. They must now act swiftly to address […]
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