Awards rendered in OHADA State Parties by reference to the rules of the Uniform Act on Arbitration (UAA) are recognised and enforced in accordance with Art. 31 of the UAA: exequatur is granted by the judge with jurisdiction in the State Party, who may only refuse it if the award is contrary to the international public policy of the State Parties.
The decision refusing exequatur may only be appealed to the CCJA in cassation. However, the decision granting it is not subject to any appeal, unless it is indirectly challenged by an action for annulment of the arbitral award (art. 32 UAA).
