The first unified platform for African legal research — covering all 54 countries, AfCFTA compliance, AI-powered queries, and a curated network of African legal professionals.
Founder's note
A message from Meghan Waters, CEO — on the gap in African legal infrastructure, what we are launching with today, and how we are building this together.
Platform
Five integrated tools — from raw legislation to expert connections — built for legal professionals, investors, and governments operating across the continent.
Every African country's business laws, free to read, in one place. Search all 54 jurisdictions by domain and status.
Browse the libraryThe AfCFTA compliance infrastructure your business — or your ministry — needs. The first step-by-step tool for cross-border trade.
Start your passportAsk complex legal questions in natural language. Responses are drawn from African legal texts within the Yamalé Legal Library — not generic AI output.
Ask a questionCourses, webinars, documents, and templates in mining law, M&A, corporate law, and tax — specialized expertise, on demand.
Explore the VaultFind the right commercial lawyer in any African jurisdiction — fast. Curated, invitation-only directory.
Search directoryOur identity
Yamalé is two entities, one mission. A committed share of platform revenue flows annually from the for-profit platform to the Yamalé Alliance nonprofit — funding Government Representation in Complex Negotiations, Community Rights Advocacy in Extractive Industries, and Government Systems Strengthening. Every subscriber is, in a small way, building Africa's legal infrastructure.