Law

Taiwan says China ethnic unity law will threaten its people

Taipei – Taiwan condemned China’s new ethnic unity law on Wednesday, saying as the legislation came into force that... Read more

1 Jul

Countries

Uganda approves Russian-style ‘foreign agents’ law

Nairobi – Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed a contentious bill, previously criticised by rights groups, journalists and businesses for... Read more

6 May

Countries

Nigeria’s new election law leaves gaps: 5 reforms for free, fair and credible polls

Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, University of Ibadan Nigeria’s new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to... Read more

22 Apr

Algeria

Algeria parliament approves amended law criminalising French rule

Algiers – Algeria’s parliament on Monday approved an amended law criminalising French colonial rule, removing earlier provisions that called... Read more

10 Mar

Business

New law will reveal South Africa’s huge pay gaps

When amendments to the Companies Act are signed into law, companies will have to disclose the gap between the... Read more

11 Dec, 2025

Countries

Amnesty urges World Bank to push Uganda to repeal anti-gay law

Nairobi – Amnesty International said Tuesday that the resumption of World Bank funding to Uganda, cut after the country... Read more

22 Oct, 2025

Countries

Deepfakes and South African law: remedies on paper, gaps in practice

Nomalanga Mashinini, University of the Witwatersrand Deepfakes are forgeries of people’s faces, voices and likeness generated through artificial intelligence... Read more

29 Sep, 2025

Countries