Could ACFTA free trade deal be a new dawn for Africa?
Copperleaf2018-03-21T01:18:36+01:00As African heads of state sign the first continent wide free trade deal, what will it mean for the people that live there? Source: BBC African news
March 2018
Teaching boys that 'real men' would stop rape
Copperleaf2018-03-20T23:11:39+01:00A project in Kenya is teaching boys how to intervene to stop sexual violence Source: BBC African news
Cambridge Analytica: The data firm's global influence
Copperleaf2018-03-20T20:37:44+01:00The data firm facing questions over its work practices has operated all over the world. Source: BBC African news
Time Freezes for Purposes of the Statute of Limitation when an Action is instituted – The Supreme Court’s Decision in Sifax v Migfo
AelexIT2018-03-20T17:54:54+01:00On 16 February 2018, the Supreme Court of Nigeria unanimously decided in the case of Sifax Nigeria Ltd v Migfo Nigeria Ltd that where a statute of limitation prescribes a time frame within which a claimant [...]
Aelex Elevates Lawyers to Senior Associates
AelexIT2018-03-20T12:24:09+01:00ǼLEX is pleased to announce that Olufunmbi Kehinde, Tiwalola Osazuwa, Rafiq Anammah, Adefolake Adewusi and Kofoworola Bamgbose have been promoted to Senior Associates.
Sudan, last male northern white rhino, dies in Kenya
Copperleaf2018-03-20T09:45:13+01:00Sudan's death at the age of 45 leaves only two females of his subspecies alive in the world. Source: BBC African news
Mrs Funke Adekoya (SAN) gives key note address titled Is international arbitration truly international – The role of diversity at the 3rd Annual London Centre for International Law and Practice Conference.
AelexIT2018-03-20T09:56:17+01:00Mrs. Funke Adekoya SAN, Member of the Scottish Arbitration Centre’s Arbitral Appointments Committee, providing the keynote address on 6th March 2018 at the 3rd Annual London Centre for International Law and Practice Conference. The keynote address [...]
Ahly striker Azaro eyes World Cup success with Morocco
Copperleaf2018-03-19T15:34:02+01:00Striker Walid Azaro says Morocco 'are ready for the World Cup' as he prepares to join up with the national team for the friendlies later this month. Source: BBC African news
Spanish ship seized by Italy for saving migrants from Libya return
Copperleaf2018-03-19T15:18:51+01:00A Spanish group's ship brought 216 migrants to Sicily instead of allowing them to be taken back to Libya. Source: BBC African news
Robots and automation: How Africa is at risk
Copperleaf2018-03-19T13:33:54+01:00A report warns of the threat posed by automation to Africa - but says there is time to prepare. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe stolen funds amnesty: Millions still to be returned
Copperleaf2018-03-19T12:07:03+01:00President Emmerson Mnangagwa names hundreds of firms who refused to return funds stashed abroad. Source: BBC African news
Ghanaian animal imitator has Guinness World Record ambitions
Copperleaf2018-03-19T00:11:16+01:00Ghanaian teenager Justice Osei has a talent for imitating animal species, with over 50 in his repertoire. Source: BBC African news
Port become first Togolese club to reach Champions League group phase
Copperleaf2018-03-18T21:20:57+01:00Port become the first Togolese side to make the group phase of the African Champions League, knocking out Sudan's Al Hilal on away-goals. Source: BBC African news
Zamalek knocked out of Confed Cup by Ethiopia's Welayta Dicha
Copperleaf2018-03-18T20:20:25+01:00Egyptian giants Zamalek suffer a humiliating exit from the African Confederation Cup, losing 4-3 on penalties at home to Ethiopia's Welayta Dicha. Source: BBC African news
Rome prosecutor to Egyptian student's death
Copperleaf2018-03-18T16:18:57+01:00Mariam Moustafa, who died on Wednesday, was an Egyptian national who was born in Rome. Source: BBC African news
Ivory Coast confirm Yaya Toure’s return after three year absence
Copperleaf2018-03-18T16:11:31+01:00The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirms the return of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure to the Elephants squad for this month's friendlies. Source: BBC African news
Why Angolan singer Toty Sa'Med writes songs in Kimbundu
Copperleaf2018-03-18T00:23:03+01:00Toty Sa'Med can't say more than a few words in Kimbundu but is writing songs in the Angolan language. Source: BBC African news
The dancing slum kids tipped for stardom by Rihanna
Copperleaf2018-03-18T00:08:33+01:00The Ikorodu Kids are a dance troupe from Nigeria who are getting rave reviews from celebrities. Source: BBC African news
Salah 'on his way' to earning Messi comparisons – Klopp
Copperleaf2018-03-17T21:56:01+01:00Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is "on his way" to being mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi after his four goals against Watford. Source: BBC African news
History made for Uganda, Botswana, Swaziland
Copperleaf2018-03-17T19:36:48+01:00Uganda's KCCA, Swaziland's Mbabane Swallows and Botswana's Township Rollers become the first clubs from their countries to reach the Champions League group phase. Source: BBC African news