Côte d'Ivoire and nine other third countries join the list of countries deemed to be at “high risk” of money laundering, announced the European Commission on Wednesday 11 June 2025. Conversely, eight other states are removed from this list, including the United Arab Emirates. This update is inspired by the work of the FATF, in which the institution participated

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In addition, several jurisdictions have been removed from this list following significant improvements recognized by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). These include the United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Gibraltar, Gibraltar, Gibraltar, Gibraltar, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Jamaica, Panama, Philippines, Senegal, and Uganda.

The removal of Senegal from this blacklist is the culmination of several years of efforts. Since 2021, the Senegalese authorities have multiplied legislative and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening the fight against money laundering, improving banking supervision, and increasing cooperation between