Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)

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Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)

Burundi

Country: Burundi
Last evaluation
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

South Sudan

Country: South Sudan
Last evaluation
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Angola

Country: Angola
Last evaluation: 2012-12-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2022-06-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2023-04-01 00:00

Lesotho

Country: Lesotho
Last evaluation: 2011-09-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2022-11-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2023-09-01 00:00

Rwanda

Country: Rwanda
Last evaluation: 2014-09-05 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2023-06-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2024-04-01 00:00

Eritrea

Country: Eritrea
Last evaluation
Possible onsite period: 2023-11-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2024-09-01 00:00

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
APG
ARINSA
AUSTRAC
CFATF
COMSEC
Charity Commission – UK
DFID
EAG
Egmont Group
FATF
GAFILAT
GIABA
IMF
Interpol – Harare
MENAFATF
MONEYVAL
UN-CTED
UN 1267 Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team (The Monitoring Team)
UNODC
World Bank
World Customs Organization
Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons

Relevant reports

6 Jun 2023

Consolidated assessment ratings An up-to-date overview of the ratings on both effectiveness and technical compliance for all countries assessed against the 2012 FATF Recommendations and using the 2013 Assessment Methodology.
5 Jun 2023

Madagascar's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing Madagascar has made significant overall progress in resolving the technical compliance shortcomings identified in its 2018 Mutual Evaluation Report.
5 Jun 2023

Seychelles' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing Seychelles has made progress in resolving some of the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2018 Mutual Evaluation.
31 Jan 2023

Mauritius' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Mauritius made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2018 mutual evaluation report and ensuing follow-up reports.
31 Jan 2023

Botswana's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Botswana made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2017 mutual evaluation report and ensuing follow-up reports.
30 Jan 2023

Tanzania's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Tanzania made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2019 mutual evaluation report.
27 Jan 2023

Namibia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation was based on the 2012 FATF Recommendations, and was prepared using the 2013 Methodology. The evaluation was based on information provided by the country, and information obtained by the evaluation team during its on-site visit to the country. The findings of this assessment have been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF. Please refer to the Executive Summary of the report for the Key Findings and Priority Actions.
27 Jan 2023

Kenya's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation was based on the 2012 FATF Recommendations, and was prepared using the 2013 Methodology. The evaluation was based on information provided by the country, and information obtained by the evaluation team during its on-site visit to the country. The findings of this assessment have been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF. Please refer to the Executive Summary of the report for the Key Findings and Priority Actions.
20 Jan 2023

Uganda's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Uganda made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2015 mutual evaluation report and ensuing follow-up reports.
19 Jan 2023

Uganda's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report from September 2021 analyses the progress Uganda made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2015 mutual evaluation report and ensuing follow-up reports.
30 Sep 2022

Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up Universal Procedures The set of core elements that apply to all anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing assessments, in accordance with the FATF 2013 Methodology. These procedures were last revised in September 2022.
25 Aug 2022

Follow-Up Report to Zimbabwe's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Zimbabwe in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
25 Aug 2022

Follow-Up Report to Zambia's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Zambia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
25 Aug 2022

Follow-Up Report to Ethiopia's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Ethiopia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
1 Aug 2022

Eswatini's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report summarises the AML/CFT measures in place in Eswatini as at the date of the on-site visit (24 May-4 June 2021). It analyses the country’s level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the AML/CFT system, and recommends how the system could be strengthened.
31 Oct 2021

Seychelles' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing Seychelles has made significant overall progress in resolving the technical compliance shortcomings identified in its MER and ratings for 7 Recommendations have been revised.
7 Oct 2021

South Africa's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing South Africa's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing are delivering results
6 Aug 2021

Follow-Up Report to Ethiopia's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Ethiopia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
6 Aug 2021

Follow-Up Report to Botswana's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Botswana in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
5 Aug 2021

Follow-Up Report to Zimbabwe's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Zimbabwe in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
13 Jul 2021

Tanzania's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report summarises the AML/CFT measures in place in the Tanzania as at the date of the on-site visit (1-12 July 2019). It analyses the country’s level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the AML/CFT system, and recommends how the system could be strengthened.
13 Jul 2021

Mozambique's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report summarises the AML/CFT measures in place in Mozambique as at the date of the on-site visit (25 November-6 December 2019). It analyses the country’s level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the AML/CFT system, and recommends how the system could be strengthened.
18 Feb 2021

Botswana's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Botswana made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2017 MER and 2019 FUR.
18 Feb 2021

Madagascar's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Madagascar in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2018 MER.
18 Feb 2021

Mauritius' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses Mauritius' progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the assessment of their measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing of July 2018.
18 Feb 2021

Seychelles' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses Seychelles' progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the assessment of their measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing of September 2018.
18 Feb 2021

Ethiopia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Ethiopia made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2015 MER and ensuing FURs.
18 Feb 2021

Uganda's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Uganda made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2015 MER and ensuing FURs.
5 Nov 2019

Zimbabwe's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Zimbabwe in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER
5 Nov 2019

Ethiopia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Ethiopia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
5 Nov 2019

Mauritius's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Mauritius in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
4 Nov 2019

Malawi's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report summarises the AML/CFT measures in place in the Republic of Malawi as at the date of the on-site visit (19-30 November 2018). It analyses the country’s level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the AML/CFT system, and recommends how the system could be strengthened.
22 Aug 2019

Botswana's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress Botswana made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
30 Jul 2019

Zambia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) completed its assessment of Zambia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) system. The assessment is a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of Zambia's AML/CFT system and its level of compliance with the FATF Recommendations.
25 Jul 2019

Zimbabwe's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing Following an enhanced follow-up period, ESSAMLG Task Force approved Zimbabwe's re-ratings on 10 Recommendations.
25 Jul 2019

Mauritius' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing Mauritius has made significant overall progress in resolving the technical compliance shortcomings identified in its Mutual Evaluation Report.
26 Nov 2018

Uganda's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses the progress of Uganda in the implementation of the new requirements related to FATF Recommendations that were amended since the adoption of the MER.
26 Nov 2018

Ethiopia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses the progress of Ethiopia in the implementation of the new requirements related to FATF Recommendations that were amended since the adoption of the MER.
18 Nov 2018

The Republic of Seychelles's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the Republic of Seychelles's AML/CFT system.
5 Oct 2018

Madagascar's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) completed its assessment of Madagascar's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) system. The assessment is a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of Madagascar's AML/CFT system and its level of compliance with the FATF Recommendations.
26 Sep 2018

Mauritius's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) completed its assessment of Mauritius's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) system. The assessment is a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of Mauritius's AML/CFT system and its level of compliance with the FATF Recommendations. This assessment was conducted under the responsibility of the ESAAMLG, adopted by the Council of Ministers at its July 2018 Plenary meeting. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
6 Mar 2018

FATF workshop on the role of judges and prosecutors in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing in Africa and the Middle East. Outcomes from the third workshop on anti-money laundering (AML)/ countering the financing of terrorism CFT for judges and prosecutors: experiences, challenges and best practices.
1 Mar 2018

High-Level Principles for the relationship between the FATF and the FATF-style regional bodies This set of principles which govern the relationship between the FATF and its partners, the FATF-style regaional bodies FSRBs.
12 Oct 2017

Botswana's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report provides a summary of the AML/CFT measures in place in Botswana as at the date of the on-site visit 13-24 June 2016.
3 Jan 2017

Zimbabwe's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) completed its assessment of Zimbabwe's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) system. The assessment is a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of Zimbabwe's AML/CFT system and its level of compliance with the FATF Recommendations. This assessment was conducted under the responsibility of the ESAAMLG, adopted by the Council of Ministers at its September 2016 Plenary meeting. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
16 Sep 2016

Uganda's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This ESAAMLG report provides a summary of the AML/CFT measures in place in Uganda as at the date of the on-site visit [15-26 June 2015]. It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Uganda’s AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened
5 Sep 2016

Opening Remarks ESAAMLG Council of Ministers FATF Executive Secretary David Lewis highlighted the urgent need for countries to effectively implement measures to protect their economies and the important role of the FATF-Style Regional Bodies and the assessments they conduct. Mr. Lewis made his comments during the opening remarks at the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group ESAAMLG Council of Ministers meeting on 2 September 2016.
5 Sep 2016

Keynote speech ESAAMLG Public/Private Sector Dialogue FATF Executive Secretary David Lewis discusses improving the transparency of company ownership and control, countering terrorist financing and de-risking during his Keynote address at the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group's Public/Private Sector Dialogue on 3 September 2016.
9 Jun 2015

Ethiopia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This joint World Bank and ESAAMLG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Ethiopia as at the date of the on-site visit (7-17 April 2014). The report analyses how effective Ethiopia's AML/CFT system is and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened.
5 Sep 2014

Mutual Evaluation of Rwanda Rwanda is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Rwanda was conducted by ESAAMLG.
9 Sep 2013

G8 Public-Private Sector Dialogue on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) As part of the G8 Presidency economic initiative, Her Majesty’s Treasury, the US Department of Treasury and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), organised the first Sub-Saharan African AML/CFT Public-Private Sector Dialogue. In his remarks at the meeting, FATF President Vladimir Nechaev welcomed this initiative, which reflects the need to enhance engagement with the private sector to achieve cost-effective and efficient AML/CFT regimes. This meeting, which brought together public and private sector officials responsible for AML/CFT and business development in Sub-Saharan Africa, was aimed at facilitating the development and implementation of robust AML/CFT regimes, based on the revised FATF Recommendations, and to overcome the specific challenges met at regional level.
6 Sep 2013

Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism in eastern and southern Africa FATF President Vladimir Nechaev encourages eastern and southern African countries to enhance their efforts to address their anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) deficiencies. In his comments to the Council of Ministers of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), he invited countries in the region to conduct risk assessment at national level, as a central element for the efficient implementation of the revised FATF AML/CFT requirements.
11 Dec 2012

Mutual Evaluation of Angola Angola is a member of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Angola was conducted by ESAAMLG.
31 Aug 2012

Implementation of the FATF Recommendations by ESAAMLG Countries Addressing the 12th Council of Ministers of ESAAMLG, FATF President Bjørn S. Aamo, congratulated ESAAMLG on the completion of its first round of mutual evaluations and emphasized the importance of the mutual evaluation report as a starting point for further actions to address the deficiencies that were identified.
10 May 2012

FATF contributes to AML/CFT discussions in Eastern and Southern Africa The mutual evaluation of Angola was adopted, and several follow-up reports were reviewed, during the meeting of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group ESAAMLG which took place in Tanzania on 15-20 April 2012. The first meeting of the Donors Coordination Group took place during this week, aimed at consolidating Training and Technical Support.
8 Sep 2011

Mutual Evaluation of Lesotho Lesotho is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Lesotho was conducted by ESAAMLG.
8 Sep 2011

Mutual Evaluation of Kenya Kenya is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Kenya was conducted by ESAAMLG.
8 Sep 2011

Mutual Evaluation of Mozambique Mozambique is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Mozambique was conducted by ESAAMLG.
15 Aug 2010

Mutual Evaluation of Comoros The ESAAMLG Council of Ministers approved and adopted the mutual evaluation report for the Union of Comoros. The Report was prepared by the International Monetary Fund IMF. The Report was first discussed by the ESAAMLG Task Force of Senior Officials before it was adopted by the Council of Ministers in August 2010.
8 Feb 2010

Mutual Evaluation of Swaziland Swaziland is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Swaziland was conducted by ESAAMLG.
15 Dec 2009

Mutual Evaluation of Tanzania Tanzania is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Tanzania was conducted by ESAAMLG.
26 Feb 2009

Mutual Evaluation of South Africa South Africa has made good progress in developing its system for combating money laundering (ML) and the financing of terrorism (FT) since its last FATF mutual evaluation in 2003, according to an assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT standards in South Africa. This assessment was jointly conducted by the FATF and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group ESAAMLG.
15 Dec 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Malawi Malawi is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Malawi was conducted by the World Bank and adopted by ESAAMLG.
15 Dec 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Mauritius Mauritius is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Mauritius was conducted by the International Monetary Fund IMF and adopted by ESAAMLG.
22 Aug 2008

Mutual Evaluation of the Seychelles The Seychelles is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in the Seychelles was conducted by ESAAMLG.
20 Aug 2008

Mutual Evaluation Zambia Zambia is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in Zambia was conducted by ESAAMLG.
24 Aug 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Namibia Namibia is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Namibia was conducted by the World Bank and adopted by ESAAMLG.
24 Aug 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Botswana Botswana is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Botswana was conducted by ESAAMLG.
15 Aug 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Uganda Uganda is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Uganda was conducted by ESAAMLG.
15 Aug 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in Zimbabwe was conducted by ESAAMLG.