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Powering Progress: Why Business and Human Rights Must Be at the Heart of Africa’s Energy Future

Africa is poised to become one of the most dynamic frontiers for energy investment. Ahead of the Africa Energy Forum 2025, Webber Wentzel partners Pooja Dela and Dylan Cron explore how Business and Human Rights principles have become a core driver

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Mining experts urge stakeholders to have their say on South Africa’s draft Minerals bill as Minister makes corrections this week

On 20 May, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe published a Draft Mineral Resources Bill that proposes significant changes to mining laws. Interested parties have until 13 August to submit written comments

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CIArb Kenya unveils new leadership: Prof Kenneth Wyne Mutuma as Chair and Evelyne W Kimani as Acting CEO

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch has entered a new season with the announcement of a new Chair and new Acting CEO to guide the organisation into an exciting future

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Former University of Benin classmates look to build their own ‘big law firm’ as Abe and Asotie LP launched

Nigerian lawyers Joshua Abe and Theokalus Asotie yesterday unveiled their new Lagos-based practice, while sharing ambitious dreams to grow into a large law firm that will excite the next generation of African lawyers

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Excitement builds for BNLF Conference and Gala in Lagos as first speakers announced

On 26-27 June, the British Nigerian Legal Forum, which has been operating for more than 20 years, will hold its inaugural Nigerian Conference and Gala in Lagos in what’s set to be a game-changing event for the UK-Nigeria legal community.

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Energy disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be

Webber Wentzel is a leading legal adviser for the energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ahead of Africa Energy Forum 2025, Kirsten Wolmarans explores how the long-term sustainability of energy projects is significantly impacted by how disputes are resolved

Matouk Bassiouny thrilled to welcome back MENA corporate and M&A expert Khalid Diaa to its Cairo office

Leading Middle Eastern and North African firm Matouk Bassiouny has announced the return of Khalid Diaa as a Partner in its Corporate and M&A practice group

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

Powering Progress: Why Business and Human Rights Must Be at the Heart of Africa’s Energy Future

Mining experts urge stakeholders to have their say on South Africa’s draft Minerals bill as Minister makes corrections this week

CIArb Kenya unveils new leadership: Prof Kenneth Wyne Mutuma as Chair and Evelyne W Kimani as Acting CEO

Former University of Benin classmates look to build their own ‘big law firm’ as Abe and Asotie LP launched

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Excitement builds for BNLF Conference and Gala in Lagos as first speakers announced

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Mining experts urge stakeholders to have their say on South Africa’s draft Minerals bill as Minister makes corrections this week

CIArb Kenya unveils new leadership: Prof Kenneth Wyne Mutuma as Chair and Evelyne W Kimani as Acting CEO

Shakwa Nyambe becomes first-ever African to lead Association of International Energy Negotiators

EA Carbon Markets Forum a pivotal gathering to advance sustainable development

The power of pro bono, for all involved

Africa is on the agenda as London International Disputes Week begins

Uganda’s new Climate Change regulations a bold step forward

Olaniwun Ajayi and Baker McKenzie lead the way as African lawyers honoured among international colleagues at IFLR Women in Business Law Awards

ILBF celebrates 20 years of helping empower legal professionals and the rule of law

ALN Chair Gbenga Oyebode honoured in New York for ‘beyond significant’ global impact

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Investing in Africa's greener future

The journey so far

Navigating product liability in the health sector

The O-shaped lawyer and Africa’s legal evolution

ESG and law in Africa: Navigating sustainability and governance

Shaping Africa’s Green Revolution

Real-world solutions to real-world problems

Overcoming imposter syndrome

Exploring Mali’s evolving mining landscape

Connecting investors and destinations through financial strategies

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Giving Africans a greater voice in international arbitration (LIDW25 briefs)

Updating knowledge and getting boots on the ground (LIDW25 briefs)

Africa is the future for energy transition, and more (LIDW25 briefs)

Tailoring a green legal practice (LIDW25 briefs)

Connecting with great minds (LIDW25 briefs)

Africa’s growing role in the future of global dispute resolution

For Good: leveraging AI in a fast-changing world

Building networks and learning to add value, wherever you are

Navigating stormy waters to help African trade and growth

Promoting and protecting golden opportunities for African athletes

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Former University of Benin classmates look to build their own ‘big law firm’ as Abe and Asotie LP launched

Excitement builds for BNLF Conference and Gala in Lagos as first speakers announced

EA Carbon Markets Forum a pivotal gathering to advance sustainable development

Energy disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be

Africa Legal and Afriwise Join Forces to Launch Africa’s Leading GC Forum on Governance & Risk

Energy disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be

Matouk Bassiouny thrilled to welcome back MENA corporate and M&A expert Khalid Diaa to its Cairo office