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CLG
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Zion Adeoye terminated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CLG due to serious personal and professional conduct violations

Misconduct of any kind is unacceptable and will be addressed decisively

After a thorough internal and external investigation, along with a disciplinary hearing chaired by Sbongiseni Dube, CLG (https://CLGglobal.com) has made the decision to terminate Zion Adeoye due to serious personal and professional conduct violations. This process adhered to the Code of Good Practice of the Labour Relations Act, ensuring fairness,…

Equality Now

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Courts are playing a growing role in ending female genital mutilation, new research finds

Marking International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, a new global report outlines the opportunities and challenges of litigating FGM cases

Courts are emerging as a critical frontline in the fight to end female genital mutilation (FGM). Over the past two decades, international recognition of FGM as a human rights violation has grown, alongside a shift toward criminal bans. A new report by Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org) - with legal research support…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Uganda: Post Election Assault on Political Opposition

End harassment, Hold Those Responsible to Account

Ugandan authorities have intensified attacks on the country’s main opposition party since presidential elections took place on January 15, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities have conducted mass arrests of National Unity Platform supporters and forcibly disappeared two senior leaders, who remain missing. Since January 15, the military has laid siege to…

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Survivors of online sexual abuse in the United States (US) face legal gaps and inaction by tech companies, new report finds

Online platforms are often slow and ineffective in responding to requests to remove abusive content, leaving non-consensual sexual material to circulate indefinitely, causing ongoing harm and retraumatization

New research featuring firsthand accounts from survivors of online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) in the United States exposes critical gaps in legal protections and widespread failures by the criminal justice system, regulatory landscape, and major US-based tech companies to respond effectively. A new report by Equality Now and the…

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CLG Enters Libyan Market through Strategic Collaboration with Zahaf & Partners

The companies signed an agreement in Libya this weekend, signaling the start of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening legal, tax, regulatory and business advisory in Libya

Pan-African law and advisory firm CLG (https://CLGGlobal.com) signed a collaboration agreement with Libyan legal firm Zahaf & Partners this weekend, outlining a strategic partnership for long-term professional cooperation. Signaling CLG’s entrance into the Libyan market, the agreement aligns with the company’s broader North African expansion strategy, while underscoring growing international…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Limpopo Province Will Close Out Provincial Marriage Bill Public Hearings

The committee encouraged all residents of Limpopo to attend the upcoming hearings and actively participate in shaping this transformative piece of legislation

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs calls on residents of Limpopo to participate in the final round of national public hearings on the Marriage Bill [B43–2023], scheduled to take place during the first week of February. The committee views the hearings as a critical opportunity for Limpopo residents to make…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and IE University Join Forces to Develop Risk-Sharing Financial Solutions for Startups in Civil Law Jurisdictions

The project focuses on identifying and structuring financing instruments adapted to the needs of early-stage ventures operating in civil law systems

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) and IE University Spain, through the IE Foundation, and have launched a joint initiative to design contract models grounded in European legal frameworks and compatible with Islamic finance principles, with the objective of facilitating investment in startups. The project focuses on identifying and…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Vanderbijlpark Accident an Unfortunate Criminality That Should Be Severely Punished, Committee on Education Chair

The committee sent its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the parents, families who have lost children in the accident

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has expressed shock at the unfortunate criminality as shown in the dash-cam video of the fatal accident that resulted in the passing of 14 learners in Gauteng. “What is being shown on social media…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Chairperson Condemns Violent Actions of Illegal Miners in Randfontein, Gauteng

The committee of the 5th Parliament conducted oversight visits to illegal mining activities and part of the areas visited included Randfontein

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Mikateko Mahlaule, condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported violent and criminal actions by illegal miners, commonly referred to as zama zamas, in Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein, on the West Rand. Reports that heavily armed illegal…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Seminar on harmful practices in Adi-Keih sub-zone

At the seminar, Mr. Woldeab Gebrezgiabher, head of health facilities in the sub-zone, gave an extensive briefing on the rights of children and the consequences of underage marriages

A seminar focusing on harmful practices and the rights of children has been conducted for religious leaders, influential individuals, and village elders in the Adi-Keih sub-zone. The seminar was organized in collaboration with the offices of the Ministries of Labor and Social Welfare and Health, as well as the National…