Tag: international law

Congolese judge Blaise Tchikayo elected new President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

As the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, it has this week elected Justice Blaise Tchikaya of the Republic of Congo as its new President, to replace Justice Modibo Sacko, who will continue on the bench

Ongoing calls for release of Egyptian human rights lawyer and 2025 IBA honouree Hoda Abdel-Moneim

At last month's IBA Conference in Toronto, imprisoned Egyptian lawyer Hoda Abdel-Moneim received the 2025 IBA Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights. Egyptian authorities continue to detain the 66-year-old despite calls for her immediate release by international groups

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

In a history-making move, the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council yesterday elected Kenyan advocate and law professor Phoebe Okowa as a Member of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Okowa will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former ICJ President Abdulqawi Yusuf

Leaders call for greater voice for Africa and Global South among UN reforms to reflect modern world

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu were among many African and global leaders at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York to call on the United Nations to overcome ‘systemic problems’, reform the Security Council, and restore trust in international institutions

African and Asian nations urged to engage youth in shaping the legal foundations of both continents

Government representatives and legal experts from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) are meeting this week in Kampala for AALCO’s 63rd annual session, focusing on strengthening international law cooperation amid global challenges

Tag: international law

Congolese judge Blaise Tchikayo elected new President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Ongoing calls for release of Egyptian human rights lawyer and 2025 IBA honouree Hoda Abdel-Moneim

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

Leaders call for greater voice for Africa and Global South among UN reforms to reflect modern world

African and Asian nations urged to engage youth in shaping the legal foundations of both continents

Kenya’s MMW Advocates takes ‘bold step’ by launching strategic alliance with German firm Alexander & Partner

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

Leveraging the competitive advantage of dual qualifications

Pioneering South African elected to ICJ

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