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Creation of Liberian war crimes court may face hurdles

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LIBERIA

President Joseph Boakai is now authorised to submit a legal framework for the courts’ establishment back to the legislature to pass into law.

Opposition concern over Congo elections mounts

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Kabila’s second and constitutionally final mandate expired in December 2016. However, that deadline slipped, as did a compromise deal (the ‘December 31 Agreement’) to hold…

Uganda’s opposition will lose public order law fight

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UGANDA

Prospects for the opposition legal challenge to Uganda's public order legislation.

Nigerian companies law faces capacity constraints

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NIGERIA

The amendment officially seeks to improve the ease of doing business by establishing a more efficient means of regulating businesses and minimising the compliance burden for small…

Nigerian crackdown on dissent will cause growing alarm

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NIGERIA

Nigerian dissent crackdown.

Legal dispute will weaken Liberian opposition

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LIBERIA

This comes as the CPP finds itself embroiled in a major legal dispute, involving criminal charges levelled against Alexander Cummings, the leader of the Alternative National…

Mozambican debt deal will bring only short-term gains

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MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique debt restructuring.

Kenya's courts and counties expand Ruto’s challenges

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KENYA

Separately, the government is locked in a battle with county administrations that are demanding increased funds. Together, devolution and a resolute judiciary are complicating…

Zambia faces default despite bondholders’ reprieve

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ZAMBIA

However, rather than reject Lusaka's proposal, a group of creditors abstained from the vote, forcing an adjournment until November 13. That date coincides with the end of Zambia’s…

Africa will offer major tests for refugee compact

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AFRICA

Global Compact on Refugees.