IBA Legalbrief Africa
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Edition 1157 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The #UK Government is pushing for tougher measures to curb illegal migration from the Horn #Africa, including clamping down on social media accounts that advertise smuggling routes.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Edition 1157 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The #UK Government is pushing for tougher measures to curb illegal migration from the Horn #Africa, including clamping down on social media accounts that advertise smuggling routes.
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An #IBA Global Insight article discusses the heavily criticised manner in which the #Kenyan authorities handled the ‘Gen Z’ protests that took place in 2024 and 2025. Key concern: excessive use of force by police, with some protesters killed or injured.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
An #IBA Global Insight article discusses the heavily criticised manner in which the #Kenyan authorities handled the ‘Gen Z’ protests that took place in 2024 and 2025. Key concern: excessive use of force by police, with some protesters killed or injured.
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The Central African Republic's Constitutional Court has validated President Faustin-Archange Touadera's victory in the disputed 28 December presidential election, confirming his third term.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Central African Republic's Constitutional Court has validated President Faustin-Archange Touadera's victory in the disputed 28 December presidential election, confirming his third term.
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Edition 1156 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #Sudan's war has unleashed the 'world's worst' sexual violence on women by local forces and foreign fighters, with many of the victims pushed into forced marriages by families to avoid social stigma.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Edition 1156 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #Sudan's war has unleashed the 'world's worst' sexual violence on women by local forces and foreign fighters, with many of the victims pushed into forced marriages by families to avoid social stigma.
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In a landmark ruling, the High Court in #Nairobi, #Kenya has ruled that parental responsibility must be shared when couples separate – a milestone for #FamilyLaw and gender fairness in the country.
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
January 22, 2026 at 11:34 AM
In a landmark ruling, the High Court in #Nairobi, #Kenya has ruled that parental responsibility must be shared when couples separate – a milestone for #FamilyLaw and gender fairness in the country.
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
The #Gambia opened its first trial against a member of the country's ‘Junglers’ paramilitary unit, which allegedly acted as a death squad under the reign of ex-dictator, Yahya Jammeh.
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
January 21, 2026 at 3:52 PM
The #Gambia opened its first trial against a member of the country's ‘Junglers’ paramilitary unit, which allegedly acted as a death squad under the reign of ex-dictator, Yahya Jammeh.
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The African Union (AU) has been criticised for its lack of firm action against recent repressive elections in #Africa, which have been marred by violence and intimidation
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January 20, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Edition 1155 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The African Union (AU) has been criticised for its lack of firm action against recent repressive elections in #Africa, which have been marred by violence and intimidation
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From 3-5 March 2026: The IBA is in #CapeTown, #SouthAfrica, for 'The Cape of Storms: A comparative navigation of current hot topics in maritime & transportation law' Conference.
Join peers from the #legal industry across the #African continent and beyond: www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
Join peers from the #legal industry across the #African continent and beyond: www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
January 19, 2026 at 5:21 PM
From 3-5 March 2026: The IBA is in #CapeTown, #SouthAfrica, for 'The Cape of Storms: A comparative navigation of current hot topics in maritime & transportation law' Conference.
Join peers from the #legal industry across the #African continent and beyond: www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
Join peers from the #legal industry across the #African continent and beyond: www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
Conflict-related sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of #Congo has escalated while support to survivors has significantly dropped, Human Rights Watch and the Congolese women’s rights organisation Sofepadi said.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Conflict-related sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of #Congo has escalated while support to survivors has significantly dropped, Human Rights Watch and the Congolese women’s rights organisation Sofepadi said.
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Central African Republic (#CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a third term in office after securing an outright majority in last month's presidential election, provisional results show.
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[Edition 1154 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1154 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
January 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Central African Republic (#CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a third term in office after securing an outright majority in last month's presidential election, provisional results show.
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[Edition 1154 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1154 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
3-5 March 2026 in #CapeTown #SouthAfrica: Join the IBA and practitioners, academics and industry peers for 'The Cape of Storms: A comparative navigation of current hot topics in maritime & transportation law' conference.
Registration discounts end 30 Jan.
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Registration discounts end 30 Jan.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
3-5 March 2026 in #CapeTown #SouthAfrica: Join the IBA and practitioners, academics and industry peers for 'The Cape of Storms: A comparative navigation of current hot topics in maritime & transportation law' conference.
Registration discounts end 30 Jan.
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Registration discounts end 30 Jan.
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Edition 1154 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The @UN and #HumanRights organsations have warned of escalating repression, intimidation and violence in #Uganda as the country prepares to hold presidential and general elections this week.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Edition 1154 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The @UN and #HumanRights organsations have warned of escalating repression, intimidation and violence in #Uganda as the country prepares to hold presidential and general elections this week.
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The IBA has announced #Italy's Claudio Visco as the new IBA President for 2026. His top priorities include expanding the IBA’s engagement across #Africa, while further strengthening the Association’s leadership in substantive law initiatives.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
The IBA has announced #Italy's Claudio Visco as the new IBA President for 2026. His top priorities include expanding the IBA’s engagement across #Africa, while further strengthening the Association’s leadership in substantive law initiatives.
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#Gabon’s President has appointed Thierry Minko as Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt and State Holdings in a 1 January Cabinet reshuffle, marking a new phase after the country’s political transition.
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[Edition 1153 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1153 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
#Gabon’s President has appointed Thierry Minko as Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt and State Holdings in a 1 January Cabinet reshuffle, marking a new phase after the country’s political transition.
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[Edition 1153 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
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[Edition 1153 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]
Edition 1153 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #African leaders have echoed the international condemnation of the #US' military attacks on #Venezuela, and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, calling for increased security for the African continent.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Edition 1153 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #African leaders have echoed the international condemnation of the #US' military attacks on #Venezuela, and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, calling for increased security for the African continent.
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In the IBA Legal Agenda 2025, published at the end of last year, #lawyers have ranked the promotion and defence of the #RuleofLaw as the most pressing concern facing the global #legal profession.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
In the IBA Legal Agenda 2025, published at the end of last year, #lawyers have ranked the promotion and defence of the #RuleofLaw as the most pressing concern facing the global #legal profession.
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Edition 1152 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The Economic Community of West African States, which met on Sunday to discuss the crisis in #Guinea-#Bissau after the military ousted the civilian government, has rejected the junta's transition programme.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Edition 1152 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The Economic Community of West African States, which met on Sunday to discuss the crisis in #Guinea-#Bissau after the military ousted the civilian government, has rejected the junta's transition programme.
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The free recording of the ‘Investing in real estate in Africa’ webinar is now available to watch on the IBA website. The discussion looked at investor experiences, the advantages of investing in real estate in #Africa and its future.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The free recording of the ‘Investing in real estate in Africa’ webinar is now available to watch on the IBA website. The discussion looked at investor experiences, the advantages of investing in real estate in #Africa and its future.
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Edition 1151 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: President Donald Trump said that the #US had signed agreements with #DRC and #Rwanda to access rare-earth minerals, which are central in battery production, in a deal aiming to secure peace in the region.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Edition 1151 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: President Donald Trump said that the #US had signed agreements with #DRC and #Rwanda to access rare-earth minerals, which are central in battery production, in a deal aiming to secure peace in the region.
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In an interview with the IBA, #Uganda's #LGBTQ+ advocate Frank Mugisha, reflects on the path to activism and the fight for #equality in a country where same-sex relationships are criminalised under the Anti-Homosexuality Act.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In an interview with the IBA, #Uganda's #LGBTQ+ advocate Frank Mugisha, reflects on the path to activism and the fight for #equality in a country where same-sex relationships are criminalised under the Anti-Homosexuality Act.
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Edition 1150 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #Nigeria declares National emergency following a spike in kidnappings amid ongoing attacks by #US President Donald Trump against the country.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Edition 1150 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #Nigeria declares National emergency following a spike in kidnappings amid ongoing attacks by #US President Donald Trump against the country.
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IBA-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities and ICON submitted a Joint Urgent Appeal to the UN documenting the ongoing violence and the grave violation of rights in #Nigeria’s Middle Belt, including in respect to the right to life, housing and food.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
IBA-founded eyeWitness to Atrocities and ICON submitted a Joint Urgent Appeal to the UN documenting the ongoing violence and the grave violation of rights in #Nigeria’s Middle Belt, including in respect to the right to life, housing and food.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC has extended for six months a ban on the trading of minerals from dozens of artisanal mining sites in conflict-hit North and South Kivu provinces.
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[Edition 1149 of IBA Legalbiref Africa]
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[Edition 1149 of IBA Legalbiref Africa]
November 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC has extended for six months a ban on the trading of minerals from dozens of artisanal mining sites in conflict-hit North and South Kivu provinces.
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[Edition 1149 of IBA Legalbiref Africa]
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[Edition 1149 of IBA Legalbiref Africa]
Edition 1149 of IBA Legalbiref Africa: #SouthAfrican President Cyril Ramaphosa set a new tone for the G20, ending the first meeting of the global summit to be held on African soil with a push for a stronger voice for #Africa.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Edition 1149 of IBA Legalbiref Africa: #SouthAfrican President Cyril Ramaphosa set a new tone for the G20, ending the first meeting of the global summit to be held on African soil with a push for a stronger voice for #Africa.
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Marking five years since the outbreak of war in #Tigray, #Ethiopia, IBAHRI joined a number of NGOs in issuing an open letter expressing grave concern that atrocities continue unabated, as well as the urgent need for concrete measures.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Marking five years since the outbreak of war in #Tigray, #Ethiopia, IBAHRI joined a number of NGOs in issuing an open letter expressing grave concern that atrocities continue unabated, as well as the urgent need for concrete measures.
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