Flagship Monograph · 2026
Africa Regulatory Outlook 2026
By Martin Waana-Ang12 min readPDF report
Policy · Regulation · Finance
Where Law, Policy and Strategy Shape Africa’s Future
Sterling Advisory is a research-driven strategic advisory firm helping governments, investors, multinational corporations and development institutions navigate Africa’s evolving legal, regulatory and commercial landscape. We combine legal expertise, policy insight and strategic thinking to help our clients make confident decisions, manage risk and unlock sustainable opportunities across the continent.
Trusted by organisations and decision-makers shaping Africa’s energy transition, infrastructure development, investment landscape and public policy.
Our practice pillars
- Dedicated practice areas
- 7
- Industry sectors
- 10
- Flagship research series
- 6
- Stages in our advisory approach
- 5
Clients
Who We Help
Governments
— policy design, regulatory reform, institutional strengthening and implementation.
Investors
— opportunity identification, regulatory understanding, due diligence and execution support.
Development Partners
— research, policy analysis and strategic advisory for sustainable development programmes.
Energy & Mining Companies
— licensing, regulation, project development, ESG, stakeholder engagement and resource governance.
Infrastructure Developers
— commercially informed support from concept and approvals through financing and implementation.
Corporates
— governance, compliance, market entry and regulatory-change support.
Individuals, local and international NGOs.
About Sterling
Why Sterling
Africa’s future will be shaped by institutions that can navigate complexity with confidence. Sterling Advisory was established to help governments, businesses and investors respond through integrated legal, policy and strategic advice.
About Sterling Advisory- 01Research-driven advice.
- 02Integrated legal, policy and commercial expertise.
- 03Deep understanding of African markets and institutions.
- 04Practical solutions designed for implementation.
Advisory
Seven practices, one integrated view.
Legal, regulatory and policy questions rarely arrive alone. Our practices work together so that counsel on licensing, financing, governance and climate risk reflects the whole picture.
Explore our advisory practicesSterling Intelligence
Latest Policy Briefs & Executive Analysis
Africa Decision Brief
Concise executive briefing on developments that matter to decision-makers; designed for recurring subscription.
Policy Perspectives
Analysis of policy choices, reforms and institutional developments.
Boardroom Brief
Short executive commentary focused on decisions facing boards and senior leadership.
Monthly briefing
The Africa Decision Brief
Subscribe for concise executive analysis of regulatory, investment and policy developments.
Founder
Martin Waana-Ang
Founder & Principal, Sterling Advisory
Founded to bring research-grade rigour to the legal, regulatory and policy decisions that shape investment and development across Africa.
Martin Waana-Ang is a Ghanaian lawyer, researcher and strategic advisor whose work sits at the intersection of law, public policy, investment and sustainable development.
- J.S.D. — Yale Law School, in progress
- LL.M. — Yale Law School, 2026
- Fox International Fellow, the Australian National University
- B.L. — Ghana School of Law, 2024
- LL.B., summa cum laude — Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2022
Consultation
Build with Confidence.
Whether entering a new market, responding to regulatory change, developing infrastructure or shaping public policy, Sterling Advisory helps decision-makers act with clarity and confidence.