Virtual meeting

Tue 22/09/2026 to Tue 22/09/2026 , Visio

The Committee of Banking Supervisors of West and Central Africa (CBSWCA) will hold a virtual meeting for its members via videoconference on September 22, 2026. Chaired by the Central Bank of the Congo, the meeting will focus on the supervision of electronic money institutions, the progress of work regarding artificial intelligence, the functioning of the CBSWCA, and a report on its activities. Participants will also review preparations for the 24th CBSWCA Assembly and the handover of the chairmanship to the Bank of Ghana for the 2027 term.

Capacity-building seminar on the supervision of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risk

Wed 01/04/2026 to Fri 03/04/2026 , Kinshasha-The Democratic Republic Of Congo

The Committee of Banking Supervisors of West and Central Africa (CBSWCA) organized a regional seminar on the supervision of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks in Kinshasa from April 1 to 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Central Bank of the Congo. Bringing together several CBSWCA members—including the Central Bank of the Congo, COBAC, the Banking Commission of the UMOA, and the Central Bank of Guinea—the seminar aimed to strengthen the technical and operational capacities of supervisors and foster a harmonized approach to risk-based supervision. Discussions focused on the general framework for AML/CFT supervision as well as on off-site and on-site inspections, drawing on the experience of France’s Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR).

23th Annual Meeting

Mon 10/11/2025 to Wed 12/11/2025 , Abuja-Nigeria

The Committee of Bank Supervisors of West and Central Africa (CBSWCA) will hold its 23rd Annual Meeting from 10 to 12 November 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.

This event will bring together representatives of central banks and supervisory authorities from more than twenty countries to discuss the advances in banking regulation and the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence for more effective supervision.

A major event hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, current Chair of the CBSWCA, to strengthen regional cooperation and promote the stability of the African financial system.

22nd Annual Meeting

Thu 03/04/2025 to Fri 04/04/2025 , Libreville-Gabon

COBAC hosted the 22nd Annual Assembly of the CBSWCA in Libreville, Gabon

The Committee of Bank Supervisors of West and Central Africa (CBSWCA) held its 22nd annual meeting on April 4, 2025, in Libreville, Republic Gabonese. The work took place within the General Secretariat of the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC). The participants exchanged on several themes of common interest. They discussed in particular on the resilience of the banking sector despite recent shocks, risks related to cybercrime, money laundering and climate change, as well as progress in financial inclusion and prudential compliance. A program of activities for 2025 has been adopted to boost the functioning and visibility of the CBSWCA.