Abidjan, February 11, 2026. ASAFO & CO. announces the appointment of Benoit DIOUF as a Partner at ASAFO & CO. RCI.
Recognized for his expertise in legal and regulatory structuring of capital market transactions, Benoit joined ASAFO & CO. RCI in 2021. He assists local and international financial players in the design and implementation of their most complex operations, particularly in securitization cases in the WAEMU.
This expertise is based on a career notably marked by internal experience at the African Development Bank (AfDB), which gives him a unique understanding of the operational and strategic expectations of development financial institutions. This in-depth knowledge of institutional functioning, combined with his technical mastery of markets, makes Benoit a highly sought-after advisor on structured financing and capital market operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Benoit Diouf, Partner, ASAFO & CO. RCI: “I am honored by the trust placed in me by the firm in appointing me as a partner. Since my arrival at ASAFO & CO. RCI in 2021, I have had the opportunity to work on innovative operations that contribute to structurally shaping capital markets in the region. I am deeply motivated to continue this momentum and to support our clients in their most ambitious projects, particularly in a context where securitization and structured financing play an increasing role in the economic development of the WAEMU.”
Pascal Agboyibor, Managing Partner, ASAFO & CO.: “The appointment of Benoit as a partner is in line with our commitment to promoting talents that contribute to the development of the firm. His recognized expertise in capital markets and his decisive role in structuring operations for the region make him a strategic asset for ASAFO & CO.”
About ASAFO & CO.
ASAFO & CO. is an international firm that offers a unique and integrated range of high-level legal services dedicated to business in Africa. With experienced teams on the ground in the main hubs of the African continent and a unique pan-African coverage, ASAFO & CO. has become a leading international law firm across the continent.
With over 150 lawyers and legal professionals located in Abidjan, Casablanca, Johannesburg, London, Mombasa, Nairobi, Paris, and Washington DC, our teams work on complex legal operations and large-scale litigation in a wide range of industrial sectors such as energy, infrastructure, natural resources, telecommunications, agribusiness, technology, health, and financial services. ASAFO & CO. regularly assists governments, states, private investors, developers, commercial and development banks, development financial institutions, and investment funds on high-impact projects that are at the heart of transformation in Africa.
