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Engoru Mutebi Advocates scores sports law star Timothy Kajja as an Associate Partner

Ugandan corporate and commercial firm Engoru Mutebi Advocates announced yesterday afternoon that Timothy Kajja, founder of the pan-African Young African Lawyers in Sports forum, has joined their firm as an Associate Partner

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Caster Semenya finally wins her longest-ever race, as ECHR Grand Chamber delivers historic decision

Yesterday the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found in favour of Caster Semenya, following a 15-year legal and personal battle for dignity, equality, and the rights of women in sport.

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Ugandan lawyers protest Court of Appeal’s ‘procedural sabotage’ that imperils the rule of law

The East Africa Law Society has come out in strong support of Ugandan lawyers protesting today against the Court of Appeal’s unlawful actions, and is willing to pursue international remedies

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Leading East African business lawyer Asante Twagira establishes new Spencer West office in Rwanda

International law firm Spencer West has strengthened its growing African footprint by collaborating with leading Rwandan business lawyer Asante Twagira to launch a new office in Kigali

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Olaniwun Ajayi LP and Africa Legal to host key Energy Leadership Forum on Indigenous Capacity during Africa Energy Week

A strategic forum on 1 October exploring indigenous capacity to drive Nigeria’s upstream growth is set to be a cornerstone session of this year’s Africa Energy Week in Cape Town

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New South African AI in Arbitration Guidelines balance innovation with ethics and risk management

Vanessa Jacklin-Levin and Rachel Potter of Bowmans’ Johannesburg office take a closer look at new AI Guidelines recently issued by the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) that aim to balance responsible AI use with protecting the integrity of proceedings.

Leading Namibian law firm SNC Inc promotes homegrown talent Esther Nangula Kiangi to Senior Associate

Windhoek-based specialist energy and natural resources, corporate law and disputes firm SNC Inc has continued its growth with the elevation of a former intern to Senior Associate

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

Engoru Mutebi Advocates scores sports law star Timothy Kajja as an Associate Partner

Caster Semenya finally wins her longest-ever race, as ECHR Grand Chamber delivers historic decision

Ugandan lawyers protest Court of Appeal’s ‘procedural sabotage’ that imperils the rule of law

Leading East African business lawyer Asante Twagira establishes new Spencer West office in Rwanda

Featured Events

Olaniwun Ajayi LP and Africa Legal to host key Energy Leadership Forum on Indigenous Capacity during Africa Energy Week

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Caster Semenya finally wins her longest-ever race, as ECHR Grand Chamber delivers historic decision

Ugandan lawyers protest Court of Appeal’s ‘procedural sabotage’ that imperils the rule of law

Africa’s mineral wealth can be a strategic lever in the global energy transition, says new report

Innovative financing is now essential to help unlock Africa’s investment potential and development needs

Pan African Lawyers Union to emphasise trade and investment alongside human rights in new term, says new President

Reimagining Dispute Resolution: ICC Nigeria Arbitration Day charts the future of arbitration and ADR

From Curiosity to Clarity: My Journey Through the BNLF Summit 2025

Pan African Lawyers Union reveals a dynamic, diverse, and regionally representative new Executive Council

Rising star continues to shine as Joy Mgbado becomes Africa Co-Chair of Young ITA

Ethiopian lawyer Tewodros Getachew elected the new President of the Pan African Lawyers Union

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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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Looking beyond your shores

Challenging (mis)perceptions and accelerating economic growth

Cradle to grave solutions for Africa’s key role in global energy transition

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

New South African AI in Arbitration Guidelines balance innovation with ethics and risk management

Leading Namibian law firm SNC Inc promotes homegrown talent Esther Nangula Kiangi to Senior Associate