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31/08/2026

The African Court at 20

Human Rights: Rising under Distress?
Date: 14 October 2026
Location: Max Planck Institute, Heidelberg
In cooperation with Wits University, Johannesburg

Human rights courts are expanding what rights can reach — while the institutions themselves come under growing pressure. This one-day workshop brings African and European perspectives together to ask why both are happening at once.

A limited number of places are open for engaged listeners. Early-career scholars, doctoral researchers, and scholars at institutions in the Global South are especially encouraged to apply.

A 400-word motivation letter + CV is required
Email submission to: [email protected]
Deadline: 15 September 2026

Please note travel and accommodation self-funded

Full call here: https://www.mpil.de/en/pub/news/conferences-workshops/human-rights-rising-under-dis.cfm

06/08/2026

Call for Contributors: “Africa In Context” Podcast Series

The Chair of African Legal Studies at the University of Bayreuth invites expressions of interest for its upcoming podcast series, hosted by Prof. Dr. Thoko Kaime. Running from June to November 2026, „Africa In Context” bridges academic scholarship with the societal, cultural, and economic realities of contemporary Africa, countering traditional Eurocentric frameworks.

We seek academics, artists, and practitioners well-versed in these thematic areas. Please swipe through the slides for comprehensive details regarding project objectives and guidelines.

To apply or nominate an expert, please submit a brief profile via direct message or email to [email protected].

31/07/2026

TGCL Call for Applications for Scholarships for the Academic Year 2026-2027

The Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL) invites applications for LL.M. and Ph.D. programmes in East African Community & Regional Integration Law at the University of Dar es Salaam.

Applications are invited from candidates from the East African Community Partner States (i.e. Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Somalia. Scholarships cover tuition, health insurance & part of accommodation.

The deadline is 18th August 2026.

For more information, visit here: https://www.africanlegalstudies.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026/TGCL-Call-for-Applications-for-Scholarships-for-the-Academic-Year-2026-2027/index.html

28/07/2026

On 21 July 2026, the Chair of African Legal Studies at the University of Bayreuth had the pleasure of hosting the FAU Summer School “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Rights” for a day in Bayreuth. The 25 participants explored the role and significance of regional human rights systems through an introduction to the African, European, and Inter-American human rights systems. This was followed by an interactive workshop on climate change and regional human rights protection, though which the participants examined the pending Advisory Opinion of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the human rights obligations of African states in addressing the climate crisis (Request No. 001/2025). The day concluded with discovering the beautiful Bayreuth campus and city and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Margravial Opera House. Many thanks to BAYHOST and the FAU team, especially Elzbieta Garza and Patrik Stör for the excellent cooperation and organization throughout the Summer School.

HumanRights @ FAU

18/07/2026

Happy Nelson Mandela International Day

On , the Chair of African Legal Studies reflects on a legacy that sits at the heart of our work: law as an instrument of justice, dignity, and transformation. Mandela was, above all, a lawyer, one who understood both the violence law can do and the freedom it can secure.

As we research, teach, and engage with legal systems across the African continent, his example reminds us that scholarship is never neutral. It is a contribution to the world we choose to build.

06/07/2026

The Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL) is pleased to announce an upcoming conference on Regional Integration and Artificial Intelligence, taking place on 08-09 July 2026 at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The workshop is supported by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung country office in Tanzania and will bring together scholars, legal professionals, policymakers, civil society representatives, and innovators to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence in the context of regional integration, governance, and sustainable development.

Participants register via this link: https://uni-bayreuth.zoom.us/meeting/register/37opIV48QHKh03NDI12jbA (please provide your full name) and will receive an automated email with the meeting link, which is the same for both days of the conference.

For more information about the conference visit: https://www.tgcl.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026/TGCL-Conference_-08-09-July-2026/index.html

02/07/2026

Can green hydrogen power a fairer energy future for Nigeria, and can the law keep up?

We sat down with Dr Habib Usman (American University of Nigeria, Yola), Humboldt Fellow at the .bayreuth, to talk through the legal framework behind the Germany–Nigeria green hydrogen partnership: energy justice, the neocolonialism debate, and why Nigeria may need to write its own rules rather than borrow Germany's.

Full conversation now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpov0n_2U10

29/06/2026

Next Stop: Tanzania!

The Chair of African Legal Studies is pleased to participate in the upcoming conference on Regional Integration and Artificial Intelligence, taking place from 08–09 July 2026 at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Organized by the TGCL and generously supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS Country Office Tanzania), this workshop will bring together scholars, legal professionals, policymakers, and innovators. The discussions will focus on the distinct opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents for regional integration, governance, and sustainable development.

We look forward to contributing to these crucial academic dialogues and bringing valuable insights back to our research at the chair.

20/06/2026

On World Refugee Day, the Chair of African Legal Studies stands in solidarity with displaced individuals worldwide. This day serves as a vital reminder to extend kindness, empathy, and solidarity to those forced to flee their homes, supporting them as they rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Through legal scholarship and dialogue, we remain committed to addressing the structural challenges surrounding forced migration and protecting fundamental human rights.

10/06/2026

Call for Contributors: „Africa In Context“ Podcast Series

The Chair of African Legal Studies at the University of Bayreuth invites expressions of interest for its upcoming podcast series, hosted by Prof. Dr. Thoko Kaime. Running from June to November 2026, „Africa In Context“ bridges academic scholarship with the societal, cultural, and economic realities of contemporary Africa, countering traditional Eurocentric frameworks.

We seek academics, artists, and practitioners well-versed in these thematic areas. Please swipe through the slides for comprehensive details regarding project objectives and guidelines.

To apply or nominate an expert, please submit a brief profile via direct message or email to [email protected].

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