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Landmark ruling by the African Court

In its last session held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (The African Court) delivered a landmark ruling on the freedom of expression in Africa in the case of Konaté v Burkina Faso (the Konaté Case. Here is a summary of the ruling as shared by the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), which was one of the organizations that were enjoined to the case as amicus curiae (friends of the court)...

International Criminal Justice in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

This book contains a collection of papers authored by members of theKonrad Adenauer Stiftung’s African Group of Experts on International CriminalJustice. The book comprises of four chapters namely, 'Taking Stock of International Criminal Justice in Africa – Three Inventories Considered authored'; 'The African Court of Justice and Human and Peoples’ Rights:An Opportunity for International Criminal Justice?'; 'Uganda’s International Crimes Division: A Step in the Right Direction' and 'Nigeria and the International Criminal Court: Challenges and Opportunities'

Challenges and Opportunities on Climate Change for Law, Policy and Development

This conference convened by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Rule of Law for Sub-Saharan Africa Programme in cooperation with the Development and Rule of Law Programme (DROP), University of Stellenbosch brought together experts and jurists including professors, parliamentarians, lawyers, journalists and students representing countries such as Germany, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Focus on Africa

Bring Back Our Girls Movement challenges a ban on their rallies in the Nigerian Capital; Gay Groups Protest the election of Ugandan Minister as the head of UN General Assembly; Top envoys voice fears over Burundi tensions

PRESS RELEASE: AFRICA: MAPUTO JOINT DECLARATION AFRICA RISING - A SHARED VISION FOR SUSTAINED GROWTH AND PROSPERITY

Meeting in Maputo on May 29-30, 2014, Finance Ministers and Governors from sub-Saharan Africa and the IMF took stock of sub-Saharan Africa’s impressive achievements over the past two decades, its increased resilience to shocks and economic policy challenges for sustaining growth and development.

Focus on Africa

Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Focus on Africa

President Salva Kiir pours cold water on the peace agreement signed to end the conflict in South Sudan; ANC wins in South Africa

Focus on Africa

Efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan continues

Focus on Africa

ZIMBABWE: Government ordered to compensate rape victim; KENYA: Shoot-to-kill orders issued by Mombasa County Commissioner; Heated debate on homosexuals

Focus on Africa

KENYA: Performance Contract for Judges; ZAMBIA: The fight against corruption boosted; BURUNDI: Human rights under attack ahead of 2015 elections