Kluwer: Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026: Can Institutional Cooperation Deliver the Next Phase of African Arbitration?

Published on May 6, 2026

Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW) 2026, held from 5–7 May, brought together leading practitioners and institutions to reflect on the evolving arbitration landscape across the continent. The discussions highlighted a key moment in the development of African arbitration, marked by growing integration between African and global arbitration communities.