Africa: Government, Public Sector

South Africa's rail reform has reached a critical juncture as the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager concludes binding Rail Access Agreements with all 11 newly allocated Train Operating Companies, marking the transition...

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court examined whether public transport contracts that had been extended repeatedly without competitive bidding violated constitutional procurement requirements.

Executive Order 9 of 2026 represents a fundamental restructuring of Nigeria's petroleum governance framework, extending far beyond simple revenue remittance requirements. This analysis examines the constitutional foundations, institutional implications, compliance challenges, and long-term impacts on operators, investors, regulators, and the broader energy sector in what may be one of the most consequential developments in Nigerian petroleum governance in recent years.

Does the adoption of Sharia law in twelve northern Nigerian states signal a transformation into an Islamic state, or does Nigeria's Constitution provide sufficient safeguards to maintain its secular, multi-religious foundation? This analysis examines the legal framework governing Sharia's application, exploring the constitutional boundaries that restrict its scope to Muslim citizens in personal and civil matters while preserving religious freedom for all Nigerians.

On 12 May 2026, Tunisia’s parliament (the General Legislation Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives) approved amendments to the country’s copyright law...

When the Nigerian National Assembly enacted the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights Act Cap 10 1983 (the African Charter Act) later consolidated into the Laws of the Federation in 1990...

Nigeria has emerged as a critical hub for venture capital and corporate expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet success hinges on understanding the complex regulatory framework introduced by CAMA 2020...

South Africa has received sovereign credit rating upgrades from both Fitch and S&P Global in 2025-2026, marking the country's first upgrades in nearly 21 years.

The European Union has formally adopted sweeping reforms to its foreign investment screening framework, requiring all member states to maintain screening regimes and establishing a common minimum scope covering sensitive...

Does the adoption of Sharia law in twelve northern Nigerian states signal a transformation into an Islamic state, or does Nigeria's Constitution provide sufficient safeguards to maintain its secular, multi-religious foundation? This analysis examines the legal framework governing Sharia's application, exploring the constitutional boundaries that restrict its scope to Muslim citizens in personal and civil matters while preserving religious freedom for all Nigerians.

A South African court has ruled that the International Air Services Council cannot impose race-based B-BBEE requirements on airlines applying for international route licenses.

On 12 May 2026, Tunisia’s parliament (the General Legislation Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives) approved amendments to the country’s copyright law...