September 22, 2022
Africa: A Dutch Govt Fund Will Help Raise Awareness About the Legacy of Slavery
In lieu of a formal apology the Dutch government which might or might not come later this year, is setting up an approx. €200 million fund to 'raise awareness about the legacy… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Liberia: Liberia Confirms First Female Chief Justice in 19 Years
Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh is the third female Chief Justice in Liberia's 175 years of existence. The founding member of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL)… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Nigeria: Meet 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner Chima Williams
Environmental lawyer Chima Williams worked with two communities to hold Royal Dutch Shell accountable for disastrous oil spills in Nigeria. The organisation is now open to legal… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Africa: No Support, No Say - the Hypocrisy of Anti-Abortion Laws
Anti-abortion laws do not stop abortions from happening they decrease access to safe abortions. Does the pro-life agenda of 'saving lives' outrightly ignore preventable maternal… Read more »
Malawi: Resource-Curse - Opaque Mining Deals in Malawi
Lack of implementation of mining laws has created a lacuna for foreign companies to exploit mineral resources illegally and unsustainably, violate the rights of communities,… Read more »
Kenya: The Bad, Dangerous and Ugly Days of 'Nairoberry' Are Back
Criminal incidents in Nairobi are on the rise. The infamous dangerous, ugly and dark days of "Nairoberry" are back. With elections looming, the Jubilee government has all its guns… Read more »
March 18, 2022
Kenya: Kenya's First Specialised Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court
Kenyan Lady Justice Martha Koome launched a Sexual and Gender-based Violence court at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa. The court will be similar to those in South Africa,… Read more »