The Latest Developments in Security Interests Across African & Middle Eastern Countries

The 2026 Compendium was created by ALFAI’s African and Middle Eastern Regional Group and provides a comparative overview of security interests, detailing how lenders structure, enforce and prioritize collateral across jurisdictions throughout the region, including Bahrain, Ghana, Kenya, Kuwait, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa.

Each jurisdiction addresses the following questions:

1. What are the most used or most effective forms of security in your jurisdiction, and what factors influence their popularity or effectiveness?
2. How does your jurisdiction address cross‑border security interests and recognition of security held by foreign entities?
3. How is the priority of competing security interests determined, and what mechanisms exist to protect a secured party’s position against third‑party claims?

Click HERE to view the 2026 Compendium.

DISCLAIMER: This Compendium serves as an overview. If you have questions, please contact the appropriate ALFA International attorneys listed for each jurisdiction, who can provide more detailed context regarding their area of expertise.