Addis ababa: Ethiopia has finalized preparations to host the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) meeting, scheduled from 22 to 30 August 2025 in Addis Ababa. The series of meetings will include the 25th Council of Ministers, the 50th Task Force of Senior Officials, and the 8th Public-Private Sector Dialogue (PPSD).
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Director General of Financial Intelligence Service Muluken Amare informed the media that preparations have been completed and participants are already arriving in Addis Ababa. The meetings aim to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders at national, regional, and global levels.
Muluken Amare emphasized that combating money laundering and terrorist financing requires cooperation beyond a single nation’s efforts. Ethiopia is focusing on capacity building and enhancing cooperation with both regional and global partners to address these issues.
The ESAAMLG, headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a regional organization formed in 1999, with 21 member countries including Ethiopia. It is dedicated to fighting money laundering and terrorist financing among its members. The upcoming meetings are expected to host over 1,150 participants, including policymakers and private sector representatives.