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GC Forum Extractives: significant opportunities for Africa as the global mining landscape evolves

Ahead of the GC Forum Extractives to be held on 11 February in Cape Town, under the theme “Africa’s Critical Core | Minerals, Markets & Global Collaboration”, cross-border disputes expert Fraser Mitchell discusses how global changes and the green transition may impact future opportunities for resource-rich African nations

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South Africa: How the new King V Report on Corporate Governance will reshape corporate strategy in 2026

Now in effect, the new King V Report is more than an update to South Africa’s corporate governance code, it’s a fundamental rewrite of the corporate playbook. Sihle Bulose and Lebogang Molebale, Directors of Corporate and Commercial at CMS South Africa, dissect how King V will compel strategic transformation across the next 12 months

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Bowmans upgrades its technology law capabilities by installing Robby Coelho as a new partner in Cape Town

Leading pan-African corporate law firm Bowmans traces its roots back to 1885, but the firm is firmly focused on the future. After adding telecommunications expert Justin Ramages as a partner last month, the firm yesterday announced tech lawyer and entrepreneur Robby Coelho as a new partner in Cape Town

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Africa’s critical minerals, geopolitics, and the vital role of the legal profession

Ahead of the GC Forum Extractives to be held on 11 February in Cape Town, under the theme “Africa’s Critical Core | Minerals, Markets & Global Collaboration”, Africa Legal co-founder and CEO Scott Cowan reflects on the critical role lawyers must play to ensure Africa’s generational opportunity translates into sustainable development

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Former Magic Circle lawyer Moulay El Amine El Hammoumi Idrissi launches KALYS Law Firm in Casablanca

The Casablanca legal landscape continues to evolve and grow, as leading Moroccan commercial and M&A lawyer Moulay El Amine El Hammoumi Idrissi announced he was moving on from Grant Thornton to launch KALYS Law Firm

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South African and Nigerian lawyers named among International Trademark Association (INTA)’s new Rising Stars

Since 2022, the International Trademark Association (INTA) has annually named several ‘Rising Stars’, aiming to identify and cultivate future leaders and contributors to the intellectual property profession. Gabrielle Mizen and Hibbatun-Nasser Shobambi have been named among the 2025/2026 cohort.

opinion

Beyond the final whistle: Designing sustainable athlete pathways to overcome a silent crisis

The average lifespan of a professional athlete’s career is strikingly short. The result is that thousands of African athletes must reinvent their lives by their mid-thirties, often without education, savings, or professional networks beyond sport. So, how do we go from focusing on short-term performance to lifelong player welfare?

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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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Extracting true value: uncovering greater opportunities for African mining with a value chain model

Ahead of the GC Forum Extractives to be held on 11 February 2026 in Cape Town, under the theme “Africa’s Critical Core | Minerals, Markets & Global Collaboration”, leading mining lawyer Warren Beech examines a growing understanding of the true value in African mining, and creating resilient and sustainable growth.

Chris Ogunbanjo LP elevates Williams Bello to Managing Associate for his ‘exemplary’ leadership, among other promotions

Established in 1960 by a Nigerian legal icon, Chris Ogunbanjo LP is an innovative commercial law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja. To kickstart 2026, it has promoted four team members for their dedication, delivery, and positive contributions to the firm

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

GC Forum Extractives: significant opportunities for Africa as the global mining landscape evolves

South Africa: How the new King V Report on Corporate Governance will reshape corporate strategy in 2026

Bowmans upgrades its technology law capabilities by installing Robby Coelho as a new partner in Cape Town

Africa’s critical minerals, geopolitics, and the vital role of the legal profession

Former Magic Circle lawyer Moulay El Amine El Hammoumi Idrissi launches KALYS Law Firm in Casablanca

South African and Nigerian lawyers named among International Trademark Association (INTA)’s new Rising Stars

Beyond the final whistle: Designing sustainable athlete pathways to overcome a silent crisis

Featured Events

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

Latest News

South African and Nigerian lawyers named among International Trademark Association (INTA)’s new Rising Stars

Eskom adds ‘trailblazer in renewable energy’ Khumoetsile Kotelo to help build its green energy business

African lawyers IfeOluwa Alabi and Abdallah Hosny join London Court of International Arbitration Secretariat

Gbemisola Odusote shatters glass ceiling with appointment as head of Nigerian Law School

Africa must build its legal infrastructure to unlock looming trade and investment revolution, says new Yamalé Alliance

South Sudan Bar celebrates its first year with inaugural Annual General Assembly and anniversary dinner

Vale Mohamed Kadhar Ibrahim, 1956-2025: tributes flow for Kenyan Supreme Court Justice who was a “towering source of inspiration”

Ethiopian Federal Advocates Association elects new new leadership, with President Tesfaye Derese, and Vice President Meseret Ayalew

Strong legal data is the key to harnessing AI successfully to help legal practice, says Afriwise

Professor Lise Bosman takes baton from former Chief Justice as President of the AFSA International Court

Podcasts

Women’s Month: Building teams and empowering others

Investing in Africa's greener future

The journey so far

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

Real-world solutions to real-world problems

Overcoming imposter syndrome

Exploring Mali’s evolving mining landscape

Profiles and Features

GC Forum Extractives: significant opportunities for Africa as the global mining landscape evolves

Solutions and strategies for the fast-moving African mining industry

Being actively engaged in the future

Pursuing zero harm: Health & Safety evolutions in South African mining

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

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Thiam & Associés welcomes back internationally experienced lawyer Ibrahima Diallo as an associate

Beyond the final whistle: Designing sustainable athlete pathways to overcome a silent crisis

Tanzania: new banking regulations introduced to facilitate the growth of Islamic financial services

Former Magic Circle lawyer Moulay El Amine El Hammoumi Idrissi launches KALYS Law Firm in Casablanca

Nellie Tiyago becomes the first female Chair in leading Zimbabwean firm Scanlen & Holderness’ 130-year history

Extracting true value: uncovering greater opportunities for African mining with a value chain model

Chris Ogunbanjo LP elevates Williams Bello to Managing Associate for his ‘exemplary’ leadership, among other promotions