June 26, 2023
Africa: Russia Revolt Impacts Wagner's Operations in Africa
A revolt by the Wagner force in Russia poses a diplomatic quandary for African states where forces from the mercenary group have played an increasingly central role in long-running… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Lesotho: Chief Justice Deplores Growing Police Brutality
The frustration of Lesotho's Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane at continuing police brutality against ordinary citizens of that country is plainly evident in a new decision. Just as… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Africa: Malawian Judge Unravels the Challenges of Foreign Adoptions
The Malawian judge who some years ago authorised singer Madonna's adoption of two girls has now delivered a thoroughgoing critique of the legislation surrounding adoptions in that… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Lesotho: Court Rules Out Mandatory Death Penalty for HIV+ Rapists
A decision by the constitutional division of Lesotho’s High Court has found controversial provisions in that country’s sexual offences law, unconstitutional. In… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Namibia: Court Condemns Police, Soldiers Who Beat Civilians
The case of Jane Owoses might cause outsiders to scratch their heads because of the assault she suffered at the hands of police, for no good reason. But for those who live in… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Namibia: Supreme Court Strikes Major Blow for Media Freedom
In a new judgment of extraordinary importance for freedom of expression and media freedom in Namibia, that country’s highest court has confirmed the development of the common… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Africa: U.S. and Russia Square Off Over Africa
The U.S. has passed a law to counter Russia in Africa by tracking its military operations, investments, oligarchs and suspected illicit financial flows. Read more »