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As trade under the #AfCFTA Agreement is scheduled to begin in July 2020, I am glad to share my initial assesments of its Protocol on Trade in Services and its compatibility with #WTO rules academic.oup.com/jiel/jiel/adva… @af_ieln @AfricanUnionLaw

Core trade liberalization policies have migrated from the WTO halls to large regional pacts. Regional free trade agreements are not the sole answer to the world's trade problems, whatever successes they may achieve in eliminating tariffs between members. piie.com/blogs/realtime…

Le wax, souvent considéré comme le tissu emblématique de l’Afrique, est en réalité l’une des plus grosses “impostures” de la mode. On vous explique comment il a infiltré le marché local pour dominer l’industrie du pagne sur le continent.

#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫: Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré: << La démocratie c'est pas pour nous... La démocratie tue.>>

📢Call for Abstracts!! Have you applied yet? If you a researcher or practitioner passionate about peace, resilience and Africa’s transformation, submit your abstract of 200-300 words for the 4th COMESA–IRSK Annual Conference, happening 11–13 Nov 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪. ⏰ Deadline: 1 May 2026 📧 Send to: conference@irskenya.or.ke

African-based scholars: applications open for the University of California, Berkeley Center for African Studies Visiting Fellowships, 2027 africa.berkeley.edu/news/center-af…

Applications are open for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship programme until 15th May 2026. A great opportunity for African researchers to be a fellow @UniofOxford for a year. Click here to see the range of partnerships we have and to apply: shorturl.at/lVDGw

Read Ambassador Greer’s statement on the path forward for WTO reform and the e-commerce moratorium following the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference. ustr.gov/about/policy-o…

APPEL À COMMUNICATIONS🚨 COLLOQUE INTERNATIONAL 2026 40 ans après sa disparition, la pensée de Cheikh Anta Diop résonne plus que jamais. Visionnaire, savant et pionnier du panafricanisme scientifique, il continue d’inspirer les luttes pour une Afrique souveraine, consciente de son histoire et tournée vers son avenir. Et si son héritage éclairait les défis d’aujourd’hui ? Ce colloque international propose de revisiter, questionner et actualiser une œuvre majeure, à la croisée de la science, de la politique et de la civilisation. Une invitation à repenser l’Afrique à partir d’elle-même. 📍Université du Sénégal Oriental Tambacounda 🗓️ 09-11 décembre 2026 Chercheurs, enseignants, doctorants : faites entendre votre voix ! Résumé (500 mots max) à soumettre avant le 31 août 2026⬇️ colloque.cheikhantadiop2026@gmail.com Penser l’Afrique. Écrire son histoire. Construire sa souveraineté. 🔗docs.google.com/document/d/1yc… #CheikhAntaDiop #ColloqueInternational #Afrique #Recherche #Panafricanisme #ucad #kebetu #senegal #compublique #Souveraineté

📢 Fully Funded Visiting Fellowship – University of California, Berkeley (Center for African Studies) The Center for African Studies at the University of California, Berkeley , with support from the Mastercard Foundation, is offering Visiting Fellowships for Africa-based researchers. This fellowship supports scholars to advance independent research and global academic collaboration. Duration: 4 months (one semester) Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 Read more here: theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/03/14/cen… Follow The Economic Misfit @EconomicMisfit on Threads: @economicmisfit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">threads.com/@economicmisfit Tag someone who shouldn’t miss this opportunity

A vibrant opening in Yaoundé 🇨🇲 On 26 March, #WTOMC14 began with a celebration of culture and a strong call for cooperation, setting the stage for the discussions ahead.

The laws of war aren't being followed in the US-Israel-Iran conflict. But how many ways can you name? And the harder question: is there anyone who can actually enforce them? Here's where international law stands: simplelaw.blog/p/the-us-israe…

Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote bbc.in/4rRUjny

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in African Studies Deadline: April 20 my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit…

Less than 1% of global services exports come from least developed countries. Stronger multilateral rules in digital, financial & professional services could boost export‑led growth and inclusive development. Read more: ow.ly/6ZcI50Yy51n

🚨 Applications for the 2026-2027 @ChathamHouse Academy Fellowships are now open! The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship (open to African citizens/dual citizens) offers the chance to spend 10 months developing your own research project. careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/7401384-2…

I tested something I'd written myself: my first academic article, published 45 years ago. It came in at 77% AI-generated.

NEW BLOG: “En Route to #Yaounde: The WTO's Moment of Truth - Ministers Gather in Cameroon as the Multilateral Trading System Faces its Defining Test” by @YNgangjoh #MC14 #WTO afronomicslaw.org/category/analy…

📚Looking forward to joining colleagues at the African Legal Studies Workshop on “Rethinking Legal Research in and with Africa” from March 16-18 in Antwerp where I will deliver an opening #keynote. #africa #sociolegalapproaches #lawanddevelopment africaplatform.ugent.be/news/workshop-…

Iran says it can restrict the Strait of Hormuz. The US says it can't. 20% of the world's oil passes through it. Who's right? Here's the international law behind the crisis: simplelaw.blog/p/the-strait-o…

📢VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The #IJR is seeking an Executive Director to lead one of the continent’s premier pan-African think tanks! For more information & to apply, visit our website 🌐ijr.org.za/2026/03/vacanc… @GerhardKempICL @UrbanLo @animuathiei @hashtagnpo