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International Chamber of Commerce

International Chamber of Commerce — international arbitration body that has ruled on major African disputes including Nigerian hydropower and Ghanaian desalination plant claims.

2026-05-172026-09-25

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … Fagbemi said the International Chamber of Commerce tribunal found that settlement agreements relied on by Sunrise were not binding on Nigeria because the officials who signed them lacked the authority to commit the government without presidential approval. …

    Nigeria wins arbitration as Sunrise’s $400m hydropower claim dismissed
  3. Joy Online

    … In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Attorney-General said the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal found that Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Ltd had validly terminated its Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) with Ghana Water and was entitled …

    AG responds to $235m Teshie desalination award, says tribunal rejected $402m claim
  4. Joy Online

    … The Office of the Attorney-General disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 23, following the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal’s final award in the dispute over the plant’s Water Purchase Agreement. …

    Gov’t already in advanced talks to buy Teshie desalination plant to avert $235m payout
  5. Joy Online

    … Fagbemi said the ​International Chamber of Commerce tribunal found that settlement ​agreements relied on by Sunrise were not binding on Nigeria because the officials who signed them lacked the authority ​to commit the government without presidential approval. …

    Nigeria wins arbitration as Sunrise’s $400 million hydropower claim dismissed
  6. Joy Online

    … Cox, the Spanish infrastructure group that owns 95% of Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Limited, announced on Monday, September 21, that an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal had issued two final decisions on September 17. …

    Ghana Water ordered to pay $235m over Teshie desalination plant dispute
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … The case, being heard under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, concerns the termination of a development lease covering the property near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. …

    Sir Sam Jonah takes Abuja land dispute with Nigeria to ICC arbitration
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … E&P commenced arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce on 21 October 2024, alleging that the Azumah companies and their shareholders had breached the development agreement. …

    Ghana’s Black Volta gold mine standoff: How a $100m transaction ended up in London’s courts
  11. Joy Online

    … In a statement issued on Thursday, July 9 and signed by Noel Addo, Chairman, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd, the company argued that there is no order by either the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal or the High Court in London requiring the Black Volta Project to be ha …

    Azumah Ghana rejects reports over Black Volta dispute, says E&P lawfully acquired project shares
  12. May 2026
  13. Business & Financial Times

    The global digital economy has gained a strong Ghanaian presence following the appointment of Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr., Founder and Chairman of Margins ID Group as Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce Global Digital Economy Commission. …

    ICC appoints Margins CEO as Vice-Chair
  14. Joy Online

    The global digital economy has gained a strong Ghanaian presence following the appointment of Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr., CEO of Margins Group, as Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Global Digital Economy Commission. …

    Margins Group CEO appointed ICC Vice-Chair
World & Region

Nigeria wins arbitration; Sunrise $400m hydropower claim dismissed

The News

An International Chamber of Commerce tribunal dismissed a $400 million claim by Sunrise Power and Transmission over Nigeria's Mambilla hydroelectric project, finding that settlement agreements were not binding on Nigeria because officials lacked presidential authority and the agreements were tainted by corruption. The ruling removes a legal obstacle to the 3,050-megawatt project and could enable renewed financing efforts.

22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. Nigeria wins arbitration; Sunrise $400m hydropower claim dismissed

    An International Chamber of Commerce tribunal dismissed a $400 million claim by Sunrise Power and Transmission over Nigeria's Mambilla hydroelectric project, finding that settlement agreements were not binding on Nigeria because officials lacked presidential authority and the agreements were tainted by corruption. The ruling removes a legal obstacle to the 3,050-megawatt project and could enable renewed financing efforts.

    22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Tribunal rejects $402m claim but awards $235m to Teshie desalination firm

    An International Chamber of Commerce tribunal ruled that Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Ltd validly terminated its Water Purchase Agreement with Ghana Water Company Limited and is entitled to US$235 million in contractual termination payments. The tribunal dismissed a separate US$402 million claim for unpaid water charges, ruling that both claims could not be recovered together.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana negotiates Teshie desalination plant purchase to avoid arbitration payout

    The government says it is in advanced negotiations to buy the Teshie Desalination Plant from Befesa at a price lower than the US$235 million arbitration award against Ghana Water Company Limited, aiming to secure full state ownership and avoid the payout.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Nigeria wins arbitration, dismisses Sunrise $400 million claim

    An international arbitration tribunal has dismissed a $400 million claim by Sunrise Power and Transmission over the Mambilla hydroelectric project, ruling that settlement agreements the company relied on lacked presidential authority and were tainted by corruption. The tribunal ordered Sunrise to pay 75% of Nigeria's legal fees with 10% annual interest, though the company is pursuing a separate arbitration claim valued at more than $2.7 billion.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Water ordered to pay $235m in desalination plant dispute

    An ICC arbitration tribunal has ordered Ghana Water Limited to pay approximately US$235 million to Cox-owned Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Limited over termination of a water purchase agreement for the Teshie desalination plant; the Republic of Ghana is also liable under a state guarantee, though the project company cannot recover the same sums twice.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Ghanaian businessman takes Nigeria land dispute to ICC arbitration

    Sir Sam Jonah has commenced international arbitration proceedings against Nigeria's Federal Capital Development Authority over the termination of a 501-hectare development lease in Abuja, which the company claims was unlawful and contrary to the terms of the development agreement.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Black Volta gold mine dispute reaches London arbitration tribunal

    Ghana's Black Volta Gold Project, one of West Africa's most promising undeveloped gold deposits, has become the centre of a cross-continental legal fight involving an international arbitration tribunal in London, the High Court of England and Wales, and the Ghanaian government, centring on a $100 million transaction and disputes over control of Ghanaian operating companies Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd, Upwest Resources Ltd, and Phoenix Resources Ltd.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Azumah Ghana denies non-compliance, defends Black Volta acquisition

    Azumah Resources Ghana rejected reports that Engineers & Planners failed to comply with a court order over the disputed Black Volta Gold Project, maintaining that E&P lawfully acquired the project under a $100 million agreement. The company stated there is no order from the ICC tribunal or High Court in London requiring the Black Volta Project to be handed over to former investors IGIC PTY, Cangol PTY, and Azumah Resources Australia Ltd.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghanaian business leader appointed Vice-Chair of ICC Global Digital Commission

    Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr., Founder and Chairman of Margins ID Group, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce Global Digital Economy Commission, effective May 18, 2026, serving a three-year term alongside leaders from major global firms. The ICC said Baiden will bring expertise in digital trade, cybersecurity, fintech, digital identity systems, artificial intelligence governance and cross-border digital commerce.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ghanaian CEO appointed ICC Global Digital Economy Vice-Chair

    Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr., CEO of Margins Group, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce Global Digital Economy Commission, effective May 18, 2026, for an initial three-year term. The appointment positions Baiden among global leaders shaping international discussions on digital trade, cybersecurity, fintech, and artificial intelligence governance.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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