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PROCEDURES FOR THE ESAAMLG 3RD ROUND OF AML/CFT/CPF ME AND FOLLOW-UP PROCESS.
The FATF amended the universal procedures, standards and methodology in 2022. Pursuant to the amendments, the ESAAMLG has revised its Mutual Evaluation (ME) Procedures to be consistent with the changes brought about by the amendments.
Posted: June 18th , 2025
MOZAMBIQUE 5TH ENHANCED FUR AND 3RD TC RERATING- APRIL 2025.
This draft Follow-up Report (FUR) analyses Mozambique’s progress in addressing the Technical Compliance deficiencies identified in its MER relating to 10 Recommendations. Re-ratings have been made where sufficient progress has been made.
Posted: May 8th , 2025
MADAGASCAR 12TH ENHANCED FUR AND 5TH TC RERATING-APRIL 2025.
This follow-up report assesses the progress made by Madagascar to address the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER. New Technical Compliance (TC) re-ratings are given where sufficient progress has been made.
Posted: May 8th , 2025
ANGOLA 1ST ENHANCED FUR AND 1ST TC RERATING-APRIL 2025.
This follow-up report assesses the progress made by Angola to resolve the technical compliance shortcomings identified in its MER. New ratings are given when sufficient progress has been made.
Posted: May 8th , 2025
NAMIBIA 3RD ENHANCED FUR AND 2ND TC RERATING-APRIL 2025.
This follow-up report assesses the progress made by Namibia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER, relating to Recommendations 23 and 33.Re-ratings are given where sufficient progress has been made.
Posted: May 8th , 2025
ZAMBIA 6TH ENHANCED FUR AND 3RD TC RERATING-SEPTEMBER 2024.
This follow-up report assesses the progress made by Zambia to resolve the technical compliance shortcomings identified in its MER. New Technical Compliance (TC) re-ratings are given where sufficient progress has been made
Posted: December 19th , 2024
TANZANIA 4TH ENHANCED FUR AND 3RD TC RERATING-SEPTEMBER 2024.
This draft Follow-up Report (FUR) analyses Tanzania’s progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER, relating to thirteen (13) Recommendations.
Posted: December 19th , 2024
MADAGASCAR 11TH ENHANCED FUR AND 4TH TC RERATING-SEPTEMBER 2024.
This follow-up report assesses the progress made by Madagascar to address the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER. New Technical Compliance (TC) re-ratings are given where sufficient progress has been made
Posted: December 19th , 2024
KENYA 3RD ENHANCED FUR AND 2ND TC RERATING-AUGUST 2024.
This follow-up report assesses the progress made by Kenya to address the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER. New Technical Compliance (TC) re-ratings are given where sufficient progress has been made.
Posted: December 19th , 2024
UGANDA 14TH ENHANCED FUR AND 6TH TC RERATING-SEPTEMBER 2024.
This follow-up report assesses the progress made by Uganda to resolve the technical compliance shortcomings identified in its MER. New ratings are given when sufficient progress has been made.
Posted: December 19th , 2024
MOZAMBIQUE 4TH ENHANCED FUR AND 2ND TC RERATING-SEPTEMBER 2024.
This draft Follow-up Report (FUR) analyses Mozambique’s progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER relating to 7 Recommendations. Re-ratings have been made where sufficient progress has been made.
Posted: December 19th , 2024
ESAAMLG AT 25: CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF FIGHTING FINANCIAL CRIMES AND PROGRESS (1999-2024).
ESAAMLG 25-years special report entitled: “Celebrating a Legacy of Fighting Financial Crimes and Progress (1999-2024). Report commemorate and critically assess 25 years of ESAAMLG’s operations, highlighting the organization’s achievements, challenges, and impact on the Eastern and Southern African region.
Posted: August 30th , 2024
RWANDA SECOND ROUND MER - JULY 2024.
ESAAMLG has completed its evaluation of Rwanda's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: August 8th , 2024
ZIMBABWE 10TH ENHANCED FUR AND 4TH TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RERATING-APRIL 2024.
This 10th Enhanced Follow up Report and 4th Technical Compliance re-rating sets out Zimbabwe's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: August 7th , 2024
SEYCHELLES 10TH ENHANCED FUR AND 4 TH TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RERATING - APRIL 2024.
This 10th Enhanced Follow up Report and 4th Technical Compliance re-rating sets out Malawi's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: August 7th , 2024
NAMIBIA 2ND ENHANCED FUR AND 1 ST TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RERATING-APRIL 2024.
This 2nd Enhanced Follow up Report and 1st Technical Compliance re-rating sets out Namibia's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: August 7th , 2024
MALAWI 4TH ENHANCED FUR AND 1 ST TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RERATING-APRIL 2024.
This 4th Enhanced Follow up Report and 1st Technical Compliance re-rating sets out Malawi's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: August 7th , 2024
MADAGASCAR 10TH ENHANCED FUR AND TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RERATING-APRIL 2024.
This 10th Enhanced Follow up Report and Technical Compliance re-rating sets out Madagascar's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: August 7th , 2024
KENYA 2ND ENHANCED FUR AND 1ST TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RERATING-APRIL 2024.
This 2nd Enhanced Follow up Report and 1st Technical Compliance re-rating sets out Kenya's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: August 7th , 2024
LESOTHO 2ND ROUND MER-SEPTEMBER 2023.
ESAAMLG has completed its evaluation of Lesotho’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: December 4th , 2023
2ND FUR OF TANZANIA-SEPTEMBER 2023.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Tanzania’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: December 4th , 2023
1ST SOUTH AFRICA FUR WITH RERATING-NOVEMBER 2023.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out South Africa's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: December 4th , 2023
12TH FUR OF UGANDA-SEPTEMBER 2023.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Uganda's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: December 4th , 2023
2ND FUR OF MOZAMBIQUE-JULY 2023.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Mozambique’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: December 4th , 2023
5TH FUR OF ZAMBIA-SEPTEMBER 2023.
This report sets out Zambia’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since its 2019 assessment.
Posted: December 4th , 2023
ANGOLA 2ND ROUND MER-JUNE 2023.
ESAAMLG has completed its evaluation of Angola’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: June 17th , 2023
SEYCHELLES 8TH FUR-MARCH 2023.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Seychelles’ progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: May 29th , 2023
MADAGASCAR 9TH FUR-MARCH 2023.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Madagascar's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: May 29th , 2023
9TH FUR OF UGANDA-SEPTEMBER 2022.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Uganda's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: November 9th , 2022
1ST FUR OF TANZANIA-SEPTEMBER 2022.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Tanzania’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: November 9th , 2022
5TH FUR OF MAURITIUS-SEPTEMBER 2022.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Mauritius’ progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: November 9th , 2022
8TH FUR BOTSWANA- SEPTEMBER 2022 .
This report sets out Botswana’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since its 2017 assessment.
Posted: November 9th , 2022
ME OF NAMIBIA- SEPTEMBER 2022.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Namibia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: November 9th , 2022
ME OF KENYA- SEPTEMBER 2022.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Kenya’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: November 9th , 2022
ME REPORT OF ESWATINI- JUNE 2022.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Eswatini’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: June 24th , 2022
10TH FUR ETHIOPIA- APRIL 2022 .
This report sets out Ethiopia's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2015 assessment.
Posted: June 24th , 2022
1ST FUR ZAMBIA- APRIL 2022 .
This report sets out Zambia’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since its 2019 assessment.
Posted: June 24th , 2022
9TH FUR ZIMBABWE- APRIL 2022.
This report sets out Zimbabwe's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2016 assessment.
Posted: June 24th , 2022
MER OF SOUTH AFRICA-SEPTEMBER 2021.
The Financial Action Task Force and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group assessed South Africa's AML/CFT system.
Posted: October 8th , 2021
5TH FUR OF SEYCHELLES-SEPTEMBER 2021.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Seychelles’ progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: October 7th , 2021
7TH FUR OF UGANDA-SEPTEMBER 2021.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Uganda's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: October 7th , 2021
4TH FUR OF MAURITIUS-SEPTEMBER 2021.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Mauritius’ progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures.
Posted: October 7th , 2021
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF MOZAMBIQUE- JUNE 2021.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Mozambique’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: June 17th , 2021
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF TANZANIA- JUNE 2021.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Tanzania’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system.
Posted: June 17th , 2021
5TH FUR BOTSWANA- APRIL 2021.
This report sets out Botswana’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since its 2017 assessment.
Posted: June 17th , 2021
8TH FUR ETHIOPIA- APRIL 2021.
This report sets out Ethiopia's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2015 assessment.
Posted: June 17th , 2021
7TH FUR ZIMBABWE- APRIL 2021.
This report sets out Zimbabwe's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2016 assessment.
Posted: June 17th , 2021
FOLLOW-UP REPORT TO ASSESS THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND IMPACT OF DE-RISKING IN THE ESAAMLG REGION.
The Council of Ministers, during its meeting in Seychelles, in September 2018, approved the recommendation of the Task Force of Senior Officials for the Project Team of the Working Group on Risk, Compliance and Financial Inclusion (WG-RCFI) to continue monitoring the de-risking situation in the ESAAMLG region.
Posted: May 10th , 2021
ESAAMLG PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING MUTUAL EVALUATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
During exceptional times of COVID-19 pandemic, it might not be possible for all assessment team members to travel to the assessed country and attend the onsite-visit.
Posted: April 23rd , 2021
1ST FUR OF MADAGASCAR-DECEMBER 2020.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Madagascar's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures. Madagascar has been in an enhanced follow-up process following the adoption of its Mutual Evaluation Report in September 2018.
Posted: January 22nd , 2021
2ND FUR OF SEYCHELLES-DECEMBER 2020.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Seychelles’ progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures. Seychelles has been in an enhanced follow-up process following the adoption of its Mutual Evaluation Report in 2018.
Posted: January 22nd , 2021
3RD FUR OF MAURITIUS-DECEMBER 2020.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Mauritius’ progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures. Mauritius has been in an enhanced follow-up process following the adoption of its Mutual Evaluation Report in 2018.
Posted: January 22nd , 2021
4TH FUR OF BOTSWANA-DECEMBER 2020.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Botswana’s progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures. Botswana has been in an enhanced follow-up process following the adoption of its Mutual Evaluation Report in 2017.
Posted: January 22nd , 2021
5TH FUR OF UGANDA-DECEMBER 2020.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Uganda's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures. Uganda has been in an enhanced follow-up process following the adoption of its Mutual Evaluation Report in 2016.
Posted: January 22nd , 2021
7TH FUR ETHIOPIA- DECEMBER 2020.
This Follow up Report (FUR) sets out Ethiopia's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures. Ethiopia has been in an enhanced follow-up process following the adoption of its Mutual Evaluation Report in 2015.
Posted: January 22nd , 2021
PROCEDURES FOR THE ESAAMLG 2ND ROUND OF AML/CFT MUTUAL EVALUATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP PROCESS.
Procedures for the ESAAMLG 2nd round of AML/CFT mutual evaluations and follow up process
Posted: December 11th , 2020
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF MALAWI- SEPTEMBER 2019.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Malawi’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system. The Mutual Evaluation Report of Malawi comprehensively reviews the effectiveness of Malawi’s measures and their level of compliance with the FATF Recommendations. The Council of Ministers of ESAAMLG adopted this report at its meeting in Eswatini on 06 September 2019.
Posted: October 21st , 2019
6TH FUR ETHIOPIA- SEPTEMBER 2019.
This report sets out Ethiopia's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2015 assessment. Since its 2015 mutual evaluation, Ethiopia has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 5 of the 40 Recommendations at the September 2019 meeting in Eswatini.
Posted: October 21st , 2019
2ND FUR MAURITIUS- SEPTEMBER 2019.
This report sets out Mauritius' progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2018 assessment. Since its 2018 mutual evaluation, Mauritius has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 19 of the 40 Recommendations at the September 2019 meeting in Eswatini.
Posted: October 21st , 2019
6TH FUR ZIMBABWE- SEPTEMBER 2019.
This report sets out Zimbabwe's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2016 assessment. Since its 2016 mutual evaluation, Zimbabwe has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 8 of the 40 Recommendations at the September 2019 meeting in Eswatini.
Posted: October 21st , 2019
PROCUREMENT CORRUPTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND ASSOCIATED MONEY LAUNDERING.
This typologies report on “Procurement Corruption in the Public Sector and Associated Money Laundering in the ESAAMLG Region” identifies three main things: the ways in which the procurement system is manipulated, the main players that abuse the system and finally the manner in which the ill-gotten monies are laundered.
Posted: October 16th , 2019
ESAAMLG 20 YEAR REPORT.
ESAAMLG 20-years special report entitled: “ESAAMLG From Arusha to Ezulwini: Looking Back and Looking Ahead” highlights the major achievements, work and challenges ahead of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) during the period 1999-2019.
Posted: August 27th , 2019
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF ZAMBIA- JUNE 2019.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Zambia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system. The Mutual Evaluation Report of Zambia comprehensively reviews the effectiveness of Zambia’s measures and their level of compliance with the FATF Recommendations. The Council of Ministers of ESAAMLG adopted this report on 04 June 2019 through a round robin process.
Posted: June 13th , 2019
FUR ZIMBABWE- APRIL 2019.
This report sets out Zimbabwe's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2016 assessment. Since its 2016 mutual evaluation, Zimbabwe has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 10 of the 40 Recommendations.
Posted: May 25th , 2019
FUR MAURITIUS- APRIL 2019.
This report sets out Mauritius' progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2018 assessment. Since its 2018 mutual evaluation, Mauritius has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 11 of the 40 Recommendations.
Posted: May 25th , 2019
FUR BOTSWANA- APRIL 2019.
This report sets out Botswana's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2017 assessment. Since its 2017 mutual evaluation, Botswana has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 31 of the 40 Recommendations.
Posted: May 25th , 2019
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF SEYCHELLES- SEPTEMBER 2018.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Seychelles’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system. The Mutual Evaluation Report of Seychelles sets out how well Seychelles has implemented the technical requirements of the FATF Recommendations and how effective its AML/CFT system is. The report presents the key findings of the assessment team and the priority actions for Seychelles to improve its AML/CFT system.
Posted: November 9th , 2018
FUR ETHIOPIA- SEPTEMBER 2018.
This report sets out Ethiopia's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2015 assessment. Since its 2015 mutual evaluation, Ethiopia has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 9 of the 40 Recommendations
Posted: November 9th , 2018
FUR UGANDA- SEPTEMBER 2018.
This report sets out Uganda's progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures since their 2016 assessment. Since its 2016 mutual evaluation, Uganda has made progress in addressing deficiencies; the ESAAMLG has re-rated the country on 13 of the 40 Recommendations.
Posted: November 9th , 2018
TYPOLOGY STUDY OF SMUGGLING OF CIGARETTES AND ASSOCIATED MONEY LAUNDERING IN THE ESAAMLG REGION.
The report explores the preventative measures in place, the legal frameworks and role played by Law Enforcement Agencies and FIUs in the fight against the laundering of proceeds generated from cigarettes smuggling.
Posted: September 22nd , 2018
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF MAURITIUS-JULY 2018.
ESAAMLG has completed its assessment of Mauritius’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system. The Mutual Evaluation Report of Mauritius sets out how well Mauritius has implemented the technical requirements of the FATF Recommendations and how effective its AML/CFT system is. The report presents the key findings of the assessment team and the priority actions for Mauritius to improve its AML/CFT system.
Posted: September 20th , 2018
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF MADAGASCAR-SEPTEMBER 2018.
The World Bank has completed its assessment of Madagascar’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist and proliferation financing (AML/CFT) system. The Mutual Evaluation Report of Madagascar sets out how well Madagascar has implemented the technical requirements of the FATF Recommendations and how effective its AML/CFT system is. The report presents the key findings of the assessment team and the priority actions for Madagascar to improve its AML/CFT system.
Posted: September 20th , 2018
ESAAMLG DE-RISKING SURVEY REPORT 2017.
Survey Report on De-risking in the ESAAMLG Region. In order to access the full report.
Posted: April 1st , 2018
PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR DIALOGUE (PPSD) - SEPTEMBER 2016.
3rd ESAAMLG Public/Private Sector Dialogue (PPSD), 2 – 3 September 2016, Elephant Hills Resort Hotel Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Posted: January 4th , 2018
ESAAMLG ANNUAL REPORT- 2016-2017.
ESAAMLG Annual Report from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017
Posted: December 21st , 2017
2ND ROUND MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA.
ESAAMLG has published the Mutual Evaluation Report of the Republic of Botswana.
Posted: July 4th , 2017
MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA.
ESAAMLG has published the Mutual Evaluation Report for the Republic of Rwanda.
Posted: January 6th , 2017
2ND ROUND MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE.
ESAAMLG has published the Mutual Evaluation Report for the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Posted: November 15th , 2016
2ND ROUND MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA.
ESAAMLG has published the Mutual Evaluation Report for the Republic of Uganda.
Posted: September 1st , 2016
A SPECIAL TYPOLOGIES PROJECT REPORT ON POACHING AND ILLEGAL TRADE IN WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE PRODUCT.
ESAAMLG has published a Special Typologies Project Report on Poaching, Illegal Trade in Wildlife and Wildlife Products and Associated Money Laundering in the ESAAMLG Region.
Posted: August 22nd , 2016
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