Author: Martin Akuma
JUBA, South Sudan — President Salva Kiir has dismissed Foreign Minister Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goc and appointed his deputy, Monday Semaya Kumba, as the new foreign minister, state media reported late Wednesday. The move follows a diplomatic standoff with the United States over Juba’s initial refusal to admit a Congolese man deported from the U.S., which led to threats of visa revocation for South Sudanese citizens. No official explanation was given for Goc’s dismissal.The reshuffle came a day after South Sudan permitted the entry of the deported individual, easing immediate tensions with Washington. Kumba, the former ambassador to China and…
Posted: 9 April, 2025 | Author: AfricLaw | Filed under: Zwelithini Eugene Xaba | Tags: conspiring to commit genocide, Emirati militants, forcible displacement, genocide, inciting genocide, Masalit people, Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, Provisional Measures, question of jurisdiction, rape, Rapid Support Forces, Sudan, the Genocide Convention, UAE, United Arab Emirates | Author: Zwelithini Eugene Xaba International lawyer On Thursday 6 March 2025, Sudan initiated proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before the International Court of Justice (ICJ/Court) alleging the violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the Genocide Convention).[1]…
Posted: 7 April, 2025 | Author: AfricLaw | Filed under: James Mulei | Tags: ‘unlawful’ penetration, biological abilities, bride price, cultural taboos, cultural traditions, gender-based violence, inancial security, intimate partner violence, justice to victims, Kenya, Kenya’s Sexual Offences Act (2006), lack of forensic medical experts, marital rape, non-consensual sex, physical disparity, physical effects, psychological effects, rape, rape within marriage, unconsented sex | Author: James MuleiKabarak University “You are mad!” Resian screamed at him. “You are stark mad if you think I am your wife. He repeated quietly, smiling “Whether you scream your heart out, or jump into the deep sea,…
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, said South Africans must work tirelessly to ensure the values, provisions, and rights enshrined in the Constitution find expression in the day-to-day lives of every South African. Mr Nel was speaking at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers Pretoria branch as a keynote speaker under the theme ‘Advancing Access to Justice through Community Engagement and Transformation in the Legal Sector.’ The AGM held on 8 March 2025 was attended by Judge Norman Davis and Judge Mokate Victor Noko, as well as veteran members of…
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, says the South African justice system, including the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (CPA), needs to be transformed to be more effective, integrated, victim-centred, and aligned with the Constitution. Mr Nel, who has been tasked with the responsibility on matters relating to the work of the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) and the Integrated Criminal Justice System, briefed the media on 20 February 2025 on the release of four discussion papers by the Advisory Committee on Criminal Procedure Reform Investigation, which is reviewing the CPA. The discussion papers were…
Ashwin Trikamjee was a distinguished legal practitioner and a committed advocate for justice and the rule of law, whose immense contributions to the legal profession in South Africa and beyond will leave a legacy. On 19 March 2025, the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) and the legal fraternity woke up to the news of the passing of legal practitioner Ashwin Trikamjee, who was, among other things, the chairperson of the LSSA’s Audit and Risk Committee. The LSSA through its President, Joanne Anthony-Gooden described the late Mr Trikamjee as a distinguished legal practitioner and a committed advocate for justice and…
Posted: 26 March, 2025 | Author: AfricLaw | Filed under: Lakshita Kanhiya, Michael Gyan Nyarko | Tags: 37th Ordinary Assembly, administration of justice, African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, African Court Protocol, African Union, Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, beacon of democracy, colonial heritage, economic stability, historic declaration, human rights, Mauritian legal system, Mauritius, quest for justice, reparations, Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations | Author: Lakshita KanhiyaLegal Associate, Initiative for Strategic Litigation (ISLA) in Africa Author: Michael Gyan NyarkoDeputy Executive Director, Institute…
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — A scandal is brewing in Cameroon following the circulation of a document containing the alleged signatures of those endorsing President Paul Biya for the upcoming presidential election. The list, boasting over 500 signatories, has come under scrutiny after revelations emerged that it includes names of deceased people and some university professors. Some of the professors who were unaware of their inclusion have voiced embarrassment and outrage, some threatening legal action against the orchestrators of the motion.The contentious document began making rounds on social media in recent days, sparking widespread debate and raising questions about the authenticity of…
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Cameroon’s Territorial Administration Minister, Paul Atanga Nji, has publicly acknowledged that the government engaged in discussions with the abductors of Roland Ewane, the Divisional Officer (D.O.) for Idabato, to secure his release after more than five months in captivity. This revelation comes in stark contrast to the government’s long-standing position against negotiating with what it labels as “terrorists and kidnappers.”Ewane, who was kidnapped on October 1, 2024, by a group of armed men suspected to be maritime pirates operating in the Bakassi Peninsula, was freed on March 17, 2025. His captors had initially demanded a ransom of…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s potential visa bans target several African nations, including Cameroon, through a tiered classification system. The policy, reportedly under discussion at the U.S. State Department, divides affected nations into three categories based on travel restrictions, security concerns, and diplomatic considerations.The first category consists of countries facing outright travel bans to the United States. Nine nations fall into this category, including three African nations: Libya, Somalia, and Sudan. These countries, according to U.S. officials, pose significant security risks, prompting the administration to enforce full visa suspensions.The second category includes nations subject to partial visa restrictions, targeting specific…