Africa: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The Illinois Supreme Court has resolved a critical question about the scope of pollution exclusions in commercial general liability insurance policies. When a facility operates under a government-issued permit authorising emissions, does that regulatory approval affect whether a pollution exclusion applies to claims arising from those emissions? The Court's decision clarifies the relationship between regulatory compliance and insurance coverage for environmental harm.

Garnishee proceedings offer an efficient mechanism for enforcing monetary judgments by attaching funds held by third parties, typically banks. However, when external parties assert legal or equitable interests in the attached funds, the process encounters significant procedural and substantive challenges that test the boundaries between swift enforcement and the protection of competing proprietary rights.

The Johannesburg High Court has published lead times for setting matters down for hearing, revealing significant delays across various case types. With opposed applications facing 18-week waits and long-duration trials not being heard until 2028, the bulletin raises questions about court capacity and potential solutions to address mounting backlogs.

This paper examines emerging arbitration and dispute trends in the gas sector, the enforcement challenges faced when striving to enforce arbitral awards against state entities and national oil companies, and lessons from landmark international cases.

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A South African Labour Court has stayed disciplinary proceedings after discovering that the chairperson's ruling relied on AI-generated, fictitious case citations. The judgment examines whether blind reliance on artificial intelligence tools constitutes a failure to apply independent legal reasoning, and what consequences flow from submitting fabricated authorities to courts and tribunals.

Medical negligence in Nigeria presents significant challenges for victims seeking justice, from proving breach of duty to navigating systemic barriers in obtaining medical records.

Nigeria's port sector enters a transformative phase with the enactment of the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for economic regulation and oversight. The legislation grants the Nigerian Shippers' Council expanded statutory powers over tariffs, licensing, competition matters, and commercial dispute resolution. Critical questions remain about implementation and how the new regulatory structure will coordinate with existing maritime agencies to avoid ju

In Uzbekistan's digital landscape, creative works can be copied within minutes, making proper documentation of authorship critical before commercial use. This guide explores the legal framework for protecting literary...

The word ‘absentia’ is a Latin term meaning ‘absence’. Trial in absentia occurs when a defendant is tried in his/her absence. This practice developed from the need to ensure justice and remedy the plague of absconding defendants, a trend that frustrated the judicial process.