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flag The EU removed South Africa and five African nations from its high-risk list in Jan 2026, citing improved anti-money laundering efforts.

flag The European Union has removed South Africa and five other African nations from its high-risk third-country list, effective January 29, 2026, following South Africa’s delisting from the FATF grey list in October 2025. flag The move recognizes progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks, easing financial scrutiny for EU institutions and potentially boosting trade and investment. flag South Africa’s Treasury acknowledged ongoing challenges in prosecuting financial crimes and preparation for a new FATF evaluation, with results expected in October 2027.

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