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Nigerian academic and lawyer Dapo Akande receives honorary doctorate for his leadership in international law

World-renowned international law expert Dapo Akande is among seven leading figures in the arts, broadcasting, law and science receiving honorary Durham University degrees next month.

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A roadmap to TaxADR in Nigeria roundtable to be held in person and online next week

Building off recent National Policy on ADR and tax harmonisation in Nigeria, next week a TaxADR Roundtable event of panel discussions and practical workshops will be held in Abuja on 25-26 June.

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Anticipation grows with less than a week to go until the 15th PALU Annual Conference & Triennial General Assembly

On 25-27 June, this year’s Pan African Lawyers Union Annual Conference will be held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, uniting legal minds from across Africa and the diaspora to shape the future of law, justice, and governance on the continent.

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Tanzania and Mali exit the FATF’s ‘Grey List’ - will South Africa, Nigeria, and Mozambique be next?

Following its June meeting, the Financial Action Task Force has updated its ‘grey list’ of countries under increased monitoring for strategic AML/CFT/CPF deficiencies, removing Tanzania, Mali, and Croatia, while adding Bolivia and the British Virgin Islands

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Harnessing Africa's potential to become the global leader in energy transition

Partnering with Africa Legal, Webber Wentzel’s expert energy and mining sector teams have launched a new thought leadership guide examining key issues, challenges, and opportunities for those vital sectors in Africa.

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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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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

African disputes and international arbitration expert Duncan Bagshaw begins new role at Norton Rose Fulbright

The first-ever Registrar of the LCIA-MIAC Arbitration Centre in Mauritius, renowned international arbitration expert Duncan Bagshaw has this week begun his new role as a partner in the global international arbitration team of Norton Rose Fulbright

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

Nigerian academic and lawyer Dapo Akande receives honorary doctorate for his leadership in international law

A roadmap to TaxADR in Nigeria roundtable to be held in person and online next week

Anticipation grows with less than a week to go until the 15th PALU Annual Conference & Triennial General Assembly

Tanzania and Mali exit the FATF’s ‘Grey List’ - will South Africa, Nigeria, and Mozambique be next?

Featured Report

Harnessing Africa's potential to become the global leader in energy transition

Featured Events

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

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Nigerian academic and lawyer Dapo Akande receives honorary doctorate for his leadership in international law

Tanzania and Mali exit the FATF’s ‘Grey List’ - will South Africa, Nigeria, and Mozambique be next?

Africa Legal co-founder Scott Cowan among nominees for AfBC African Business Awards 2025

Nigeria considers expanding Supreme Court while narrowing its legal focus to tackle cases backlog

Law Society of Kenya launches Efficiency and Ethics Taskforce to rebuild faith in the justice system

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

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Investing in Africa's greener future

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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

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Overcoming imposter syndrome

Exploring Mali’s evolving mining landscape

Connecting investors and destinations through financial strategies

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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

Building networks and learning to add value, wherever you are

Navigating stormy waters to help African trade and growth

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

Law Society of Kenya launches Efficiency and Ethics Taskforce to rebuild faith in the justice system

Harnessing Africa's potential to become the global leader in energy transition

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

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

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

African disputes and international arbitration expert Duncan Bagshaw begins new role at Norton Rose Fulbright