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Vale Olusegun Awolowo, 1963-2025: tributes flow for Nigerian lawyer and ‘visionary public servant’

Following the announcement by his family that Nigerian lawyer and AfCFTA National Coordinator Olusegun Awolowo had passed away on Thursday, tributes have flowed for a man who was ‘a tireless champion’ of Nigeria’s economic transformation.

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West African business and natural resources firm Tilan Law Group launched by Daye Kaba

Highly experienced M&A, project finance, and mining lawyer Daye Kaba has announced the launch of Tilan Law Group, an independent law firm dedicated to business and natural resources law, specializing in the mining sector, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and project finance in West Africa.

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Kenyan Bar celebrates 920 “exceptionally brilliant” new advocates joining its ranks

Yesterday, Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the admission of 920 new advocates to the Kenyan Bar, a large influx of young talent that she and other leading Kenyan lawyers have welcomed, among criticism from some members of the Bar.

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The Human Side of Privacy: Lessons from Anampiu v Cleanshelf

On 31 October, Kenya's High Court ruled in a case involving a supermarket, suspected shoplifting, and constitutional rights. Catherine Kariuki Mulika of Cavendrys explores how privacy goes beyond data protection to include dignity and human treatment

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From recreation to economic driver: an evolution in African sports

The 4th edition of Africa’s premier sports business conference, the Africa Football Business Summit, was recently held in Kenya. Sports entrepreneur Brian Wesaala and lawyer Joy Wanyika talk with Africa Legal about the path to the sector’s exciting, transformative future

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Zambia: the impact of new local content regulations in mining sector

Last month, Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development issued new regulations that aim to increase local participation in the mining sector. Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda and Joshua Mwamulima of Bowmans’ Zambia address the impact on the mining supply chain

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Judiciary needs the confidence of the people to maintain legitimacy, says Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

Opening the 2025 Conference of All Nigeria Judges of Superior Courts of Record in Abuja yesterday, President Bola Tinubu pledged to provide support to enable the courts to perform their duties with dignity, confidence, and efficiency

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Africa’s Critical Core | Renowned General Counsel Forum returns to Cape Town on 11 February 2026

Leading in-house lawyers, thought leaders, and executives will gather in Cape Town on 11 February for the GC Forum | Extractives. A renowned annual event, the 2026 Forum will discuss key trends and explore Africa’s growing influence in the global energy transition

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Strengthening cyber resilience in Africa as cyber security becomes a core governance issue

Phishing attacks account for a third of all cyber incidents across Africa, and AI is increasingly deployed to amplify the sophistication, credibility, and reach of cyberattacks. Nikita Shaw of Bowmans explores cyber risk considerations for boards and leadership

Dentons builds its growing pan-African presence by officially launching in DRC

Dentons has further added to its globe-leading headcount and broad African footprint as it announced yesterday its launch into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with offices in the DRC’s capital, Kinshasa, and in Brazzaville, located in the neighboring Republic of the Congo.

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

Vale Olusegun Awolowo, 1963-2025: tributes flow for Nigerian lawyer and ‘visionary public servant’

West African business and natural resources firm Tilan Law Group launched by Daye Kaba

Kenyan Bar celebrates 920 “exceptionally brilliant” new advocates joining its ranks

The Human Side of Privacy: Lessons from Anampiu v Cleanshelf

From recreation to economic driver: an evolution in African sports

Zambia: the impact of new local content regulations in mining sector

Judiciary needs the confidence of the people to maintain legitimacy, says Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

Featured Events

Africa’s Critical Core | Renowned General Counsel Forum returns to Cape Town on 11 February 2026

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Vale Olusegun Awolowo, 1963-2025: tributes flow for Nigerian lawyer and ‘visionary public servant’

Kenyan Bar celebrates 920 “exceptionally brilliant” new advocates joining its ranks

Judiciary needs the confidence of the people to maintain legitimacy, says Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

Professor Phoebe Okowa’s election to International Court of Justice celebrated as milestone for Kenya

LCIA’s Young International Arbitration Group names seven new regional representatives for Africa

Moroccan and South African lawyers elected to the Board of International Sports Lawyers Association

Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo sworn in as the first-ever female Principal Judge of Uganda

Compliance as a competitive advantage: the impact of King V

South African lawyer Louis Stroebel scoops Global Innovator Award at AGA Excellence Awards 2025

Ghana extends time for feedback on new laws to regulate tech evolutions and emerging digital areas

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Women’s Month: Building teams and empowering others

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

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From recreation to economic driver: an evolution in African sports

Khayran Noor: Law, Leadership, and Inclusion in African Sport

Spotlight on Senegal: economic reform and investor opportunities

Bridging the gap between international capital, opportunity, and the African growth story

Women Who Lead: giving women meaningful opportunities to lead high-impact matters

Women Who Lead Q+A: Integrity, mentoring, and continuing to learn

Women’s Month: Leading with agility, clarity, and courage

Women Who Lead: Justice, for all

Women’s Month: Nine brilliant lawyers who are leading the way

Women’s Month: Working to create better, safer, fairer workplaces

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