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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 18h

Gen Z protests are spreading across #Africa, with #Morocco the latest country to face a youth-led rebellion. Protesters are demanding healthcare, #education and social #justice reforms.

Find out more in Edition 1143 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: legalbrief.co.za/diary/legalb...

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 6d

#Botswana: President Duma Boko announces that his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment programme, as the country looks to diversify its economy away from its largest export, diamonds.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 13d

Former director of the #Ghana School of Law has declared that the removal of former Chief Justice, Gertude Torkornoo, from her position as a Supreme Court Justice lacks legal foundation.

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[Edition 1141 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 14d

#Chad's National Assembly has endorsed constitutional revisions that would extend the Presidential term from five to seven years and allow the President to serve an unlimited number of times

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[Edition 1141 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 15d

Edition 1141 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #SouthAfrica is considering drastic steps to protect the country's prosecutors, such as requesting that they cover their faces during court proceedings to protect themselves, after several have been killed.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 16d

#Nigeria's Funmi Ayeni, Executive Director of @contactPILP, is featured in the recent snapshot of IBA's 'The impact of pro bono: interview series' project. Since 2012, Ms Ayeni has expanded access to justice in Nigeria through #probono initiatives.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 20d

#BurkinaFaso: Visa fees for #African nationals have been waived. The country is looking to boost tourism and to 'strengthen the historic bonds of brotherhood between African people'.

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[Edition 1140 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 21d

New sovereign wealth fund launched by #Botswana to help diversify the economy beyond diamonds, create jobs and take a more active role in managing state-owned companies.

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[Edition 1140 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 21d

FREE WEBINAR: 8 October 2025, 1400-1515 BST: 'When international accountability mechanisms fail: options to address impunity in #Africa and the #MiddleEast'. Host: International Bar Association #WarCrimes Committee.

Register here: www.ibanet.org/conference-d...

When international accountability mechanisms fail: options to address impunity in Africa and the Middle East | International Bar Association

A webinar presented by the IBA War Crimes Committee This panel will delve into the pressing issues of international accountability and regional options for tackling impunity in Africa and the Middle E...

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 22d

Edition 1140 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: A landmark ruling by #SouthAfrica's Constitutional Court, enabling men to assume the surnames of their wives, has come under fire from traditional leaders and experts for being 'disrespectful and unAfrican'.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 23d

#Johannesburg, #SouthAfrica is this year’s host of the IBA Biennial African Regional Forum Conference (18-19 September 2025). Attend for expert insights, cutting‑edge content, networking opportunities, professional development and more.

Register: www.ibanet.org/conference-d...

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 26d

#BurkinaFaso’s transitional Parliament has passed legislation outlawing conduct deemed to promote #LGBTQ practices, introducing fines, prison sentences and sanctions.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 27d

Edition 1139 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #Judges around the world are increasingly under attack and, as a consequence, so too is the #RuleofLaw, imperilling the rights of citizens and #democracy itself.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · 28d

A brief, anonymous poll on the influence of #AI in #law – the IBA AI Impact Survey – Phase 2 - is being sent to #legal professionals worldwide.

Have your say by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below. Deadline: 12 September 2025.

www.ibanet.org/AI-Surveys

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Sep 5

#Egyptian police have arrested dozens of teenage TikTokkers, have frozen their assets and imposed travel bans on them, accusing them of crimes ranging from indecency to money laundering.

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[Edition 1138 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Sep 4

#Botswana President Duma Boko has declared a public health emergency and set up a response plan over medicine shortages, caused by a prolonged downturn in diamond sales.

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[Edition 1138 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Sep 3

Edition 1138 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: The @UN has issues warning that escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC is overshadowing recent efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Sep 2

18-19 Sept 2025, #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica: IBA African Regional Forum Conference: 'The leading-edge lawyer' will including integrating technology, deciphering trends and #tariff turbulence.
For discount for Africa-based lawyers [email protected]
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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Aug 14

#Cameroon's Constitutional Council upheld a decision to reject the candidacy of Maurice Kamto, the main rival to President Paul Biya, in a Presidential election on 12 October.

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[Edition 1136 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Aug 13

Edition 1136 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: Countries across #Africa are criticising the new #US visa restrictions, including the announcement of its latest higher bond fees for citizens from certain African nations, denouncing them as 'pure racism'.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Aug 13

IBA has published a new report titled 'Global war, global trade: a Global Employment Institute perspective', which explores how socio-political events are influencing economic activity and organisational cultures globally.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Aug 6

Fuel price hike ignites deadly taxi driver protests in Luanda, #Angola, where four people have been killed and more than 500 have been arrested.

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[Edition 1135 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]

ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Aug 6

Edition 1135 of IBA Legalbrief Africa: #African countries are bracing for the fallout from #US President Donald Trump's revised tariffs, with leaders pushing for last-minute negotiations.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Aug 5

A recent IBA Global Insight article discusses a #UK trial that Shell is to face over legacy oil pollution in #Nigeria. The case is part of a growing trend of #climate litigation against companies over alleged environmental harms overseas.

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ibalegalafrica.bsky.social @ibalegalafrica.bsky.social · Jul 31

#Cameroon's Electoral Commission has rejected the candidacy of Maurice Kamto, President Paul Biya’s main rival, in an upcoming Presidential election, fuelling fears of unrest.

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[Edition 1134 of IBA Legalbrief Africa]