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Vale Professor George W Kanyeihamba, 1939-2025: Uganda mourns a ‘colossus’ of constitutional law and human rights

A towering figure in Ugandan law, retired Supreme Court judge and prominent legal scholar George W Kanyeihamba passed away yesterday. An outpouring of tributes have flowed from many in law and wider society, all across the political spectrum

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Hajar Benyachou and Pierre Deprez launch SILA Law Firm, at ‘the crossroads of Africa and Europe’

The merger of two Moroccan legal practices, Lys Law and Deprez Advisors, has created a new independent legal advisory firm in Casablanca specialising in business law.

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FSD Uganda launches a bespoke Deal Book of top Ugandan investment opportunities ahead of AFSIC 2025

Leading Africa-focused investment conference, AFSIC - Investing in Africa, will be held in London on 14-15 October. Brenda Amony Yiiki discusses how a deal flow facility funded by the EU can help pair investors with some of Uganda’s most promising businesses

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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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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.

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

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

Vale Professor George W Kanyeihamba, 1939-2025: Uganda mourns a ‘colossus’ of constitutional law and human rights

Hajar Benyachou and Pierre Deprez launch SILA Law Firm, at ‘the crossroads of Africa and Europe’

FSD Uganda launches a bespoke Deal Book of top Ugandan investment opportunities ahead of AFSIC 2025

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

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

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Vale Grace Ogbemi, 1935-2025: tributes flow for trailblazing Nigerian lawyer

Vale Professor George W Kanyeihamba, 1939-2025: Uganda mourns a ‘colossus’ of constitutional law and human rights

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

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

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

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