IBA Legalbrief Africa

Junta-run #BurkinaFaso has decided to scrap its national election commission, arguing it is a costly body, prone to ‘foreign influences’. The move would reinforce sovereign control on the electoral process. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri… [Edition 1133 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

Edition 1133 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: fury erupts across #Africa over the arrival of foreign deportees from the #US after its government confirmed that migrants, described as ‘depraved monsters’, had been sent to its prisons. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

On Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July, the IBA's Human Rights Institute honoured the legacy of its Founding Honorary President & global icon. The Institute also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting/protecting #HumanRights & the #RuleOfLaw. Read: ibanet.org/Celebrating-th…

#Cameroon's President, Paul Biya, seeks eighth term in office, in a bid to extend his nearly 43 years in power. However, many supporters have appeared to distance themselves from him in recent months. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

#Angola Government increases the price of diesel by one third and pushes ahead with its phased removal of fuel subsidies. The cuts aim to reduce fiscal pressure amid mounting external debt obligations. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

Edition 1132 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #SouthAfrican President President, Cyril Ramaphosa, announces a #judicial commission of inquiry will probe the damning allegations made by a provincial police commissioner against the Police Minister. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

Last chance to book - the discounted registration rate for the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in #Toronto, #Canada ends Friday 18 July 2025 at 23h59 BST. Securing your visa early is essential. Register your attendance at an early bird rate: ibanet.org/conference-det…

New rules, aiming to tackle obesity, are drafted for all of the packaged food and drink sold in #Kenya by local and international companies, requiring a health warning label on the package. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri… [Edition 1131 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

#Ghana: President John Mahama has urged newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court to rise above procedural formalities and dedicate themselves to delivering real justice for Ghanaians. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri… [Edition 1131 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

Edition 1131 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #SouthAfrica's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, to intervene following allegations of political interference and corruption in the police and judiciary. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

#Namibian lawyer and Officer of the IBA LGBTQI+ Law Committee, Carli Schickerling, is the latest guest featured on the IBA Inspirational Legal Women podcast series. Her career covers #familylaw, general civil litigation, immigration, #humanrights. Read: ibanet.org/Namibian-lawye…

A #Kenyan court has lifted the ban on live coverage of protests, saying that the petition raises ‘fundamental constitutional questions touching on potential violation of the Bill of Rights'. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri… [Edition 1130 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

#Ghana's Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo critiques the ongoing Article 146 proceedings aimed at her removal from office, describing the process as unconstitutional, opaque, and deeply flawed. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

Edition 1130 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: Cautious optimism over the signing of the peace accord between the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) and #Rwanda, brokered by the #US and #Qatar, as a turning point in a devastating conflict. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

The IBA African Regional Forum to host a session titled 'Contemporary issues in international arbitration for African parties/governments: is there a need for reform?' on Thursday 6 November during the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in #Toronto, #Canada. Read ibanet.org/session-detail…

#Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives to comply with constitutional requirements by declaring their assets, or face sanctions. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri… [Edition 1129 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

Edition 1129 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: includes #SouthAfrica’s plans to strengthen ‘the institutional and administrative independence’ of the #judiciary. Reportedly making Mandisa Maya SA's most powerful Chief Justice since the advent of #democracy. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…

Adeola Sunmola, partner at #Nigerian law firm Udo Udoma and Belo-Osagie (@uubolaw) and IBA African Regional Forum Officer, is the latest guest of the IBA podcast series Inspirational #Legal Women. She has broad expertise across finance #law. Listen: ibanet.org/inspirational-…

#Tunisian prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab has won the 2025 Ebru Timtik Award. Given to him by IBAHRI partner @FairTrialDay for a lifetime devoted to the #RuleofLaw and #FairTrials. However, Mr Souab is currently detained for speaking against the regime. Read iftd.org/wp-content/upl…

Edition 1128 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: 30 years after their execution, #Nigeria's activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and 8 others are pardoned by President Bola Tinubu, a decision partly welcomed, but also heavily criticised by family members and activists. Read: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalbri…